Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K
A 24.6MP full-frame sensor captures 6K video in a compact 1497g box design, offering high resolution without the bulk of traditional cinema rigs. The Leica L mount provides access to a wide range of professional glass, and the 5-inch display streamlines monitoring for a camera at this price point. This body is best for controlled-set cinematographers and directors of photography who prioritize raw image quality over in-body stabilization or weather sealing.
Type cinema
Sensor 24.6MP full-frame
Burst 60 fps
Video 6K @60fps
Weight 1497 g
42 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong video (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.6 MP |
| ISO Range | 400 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW, H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 5" |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1497 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K | 38.2 | 39.9 | 61.5 | 92.6 | 88.8 | 62.6 | 47 | 29.5 | 71.9 | 17.2 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.8 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.7 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.4 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.1 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall42.2
- Video50.8
- Travel27.2
- Youtube35.6
- Beginner38.3
- Vlogging21.4
- Streaming38.9
- Photography38.1
- Wedding Events40.4
- Sports Wildlife42.3
- Product Photography42.1
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
