Blackmagic
PYXIS 6K
Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$3,389
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Canon
EOS C70
Super 35 cinema box with RF mount, 4K 120p, Canon Log 2/3, and built-in ND for documentary crews.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
PYXIS 6K is 3.6 years newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 6K
Wins
EOS C70
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS C70 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APYXIS 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 20 fps)
- APYXIS 6K has higher Resolution (24.4 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS C70 has lower Weight (720 g vs 1500 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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151 × 119 × 106 mm
1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
PYXIS 6K is 13mm wider, 21mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS C70.
PYXIS 6K is 780 g heavier than EOS C70.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 6K · 88mm EOS C70
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 6K
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 6K: mount data unavailable
EOS C70
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PYXIS 6K
Subject recognition
Adds Human face, Object tracking
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.4 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS C70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
720 g vs 1500 g — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS C70 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS C70 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PYXIS 6K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
- ✓13 stops dynamic range
- ✓Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses
EOS C70
Pros
- ✓4K 120p internal
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual pixel AF in cinema form
- ✓RF mount flexibility
Cons
- –Super 35 not full-frame
- –No stills-first ergonomics
- –Large for gimbal work
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, PYXIS 6K or EOS C70?
EOS C70 scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for PYXIS 6K — 720g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 6K and EOS C70?
PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP and EOS C70 is 8.85 MP, so the PYXIS 6K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 6K and EOS C70 have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS, while EOS C70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 6K or the EOS C70?
PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS C70 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 6K and EOS C70?
PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g and EOS C70 weighs 720 g, so the EOS C70 is 780 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 6K and EOS C70 record 4K video?
PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS C70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PYXIS 6K and EOS C70 weather sealed?
PYXIS 6K: No. EOS C70: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 6K launched at $3,389 and EOS C70 at $5,499. The PYXIS 6K is $2,110 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.