Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
A Super 35 sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range and dual gain ISO up to 25,600 delivers detailed 6K footage with minimal noise, while the active EF mount provides access to a vast lens ecosystem. The lightweight carbon fiber composite body integrates a bright 5-inch tilting LCD and supports direct recording to external USB-C SSDs alongside CFast and SD cards. This camera is best for studio-based YouTubers and video creators who prioritize raw image control and post-production flexibility over portability.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 21.2MP full-frame
Video 6K @60fps
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 21.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Apple ProRes, Blackmagic RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21.2MP 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 | - | 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) | - | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 | 38.3 | 39.9 | 35.2 | 33.9 | 91.5 | 53 | 47.1 | 87.6 | 80.8 | 23.4 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 99 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 23.9 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 8.8 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 92 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.6 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.5 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall43.1
- Video55.9
- Travel25.7
- Youtube54.9
- Beginner49.2
- Vlogging39.6
- Streaming47.7
- Photography35.1
- Wedding Events36.4
- Sports Wildlife29.2
- Product Photography49.8
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