Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 vs 6K Pro
Updated 26 Oct 2026
The 6K G2 and the 6K Pro are the same camera in almost every way that shows up in the footage. Blackmagic's tech specs list the same Super 35 6K sensor, the same 13 stops and dual native ISO, the same EF mount, the same Blackmagic RAW and ProRes options, the same media and the same NP-F570 battery.
Two things separate them: the Pro has a four-position built-in ND filter and a 1,500 nit HDR touchscreen. The G2 has no ND and Blackmagic doesn't quote a brightness figure for its screen. Whether that's worth the difference in price depends on where you shoot.
Specs side by side
| GEARMATH page | Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 | Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro |
| Sensor | 23.10 × 12.99 mm (Super 35) | 23.10 × 12.99 mm (Super 35) |
| Dynamic range | 13 stops | 13 stops |
| Dual native ISO | 400 and 3200 | 400 and 3200 |
| Lens mount | Active EF | Active EF |
| Top resolutions | 6K up to 50 fps, 2.8K and HD up to 120 fps | 6K up to 50 fps, 2.8K and HD up to 120 fps |
| Built-in ND | None | Clear, 2, 4 and 6 stop IR ND |
| Screen | 5 inch 1920 × 1080 touchscreen | 5 inch 1920 × 1080 HDR touchscreen, 1,500 nits |
| Media | CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C drive | CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C drive |
| Codecs | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422 HQ to Proxy | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422 HQ to Proxy |
| Audio inputs | 2 × mini XLR with phantom power, 3.5 mm | 2 × mini XLR with phantom power, 3.5 mm |
| Battery | NP-F570, about 60 min (6K RAW, 24 fps) | NP-F570, about 60 min (6K RAW, 24 fps) |
| Optional EVF | Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF | Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF |
| US price (Blackmagic) | $2,269 | $2,835 |
Is the ND worth it
If you shoot outdoors at wide apertures, yes. Without internal ND you need screw-in or matte box filters to get down to a usable exposure in daylight, and every lens change means swapping or stacking glass. The Pro's 2, 4 and 6 stop filters are built into the body, so they work with every lens you mount, and Blackmagic lists two dedicated ND buttons on the controls.
The brighter screen matters for the same people. A 1,500 nit panel is readable in sun, which saves carrying a monitor or a loupe for handheld work.
If you mostly shoot interiors under your own lights, or you already own a matte box and filters, the G2 gives you the identical image for less money. Both take the same optional EVF and battery grip, so you can build either one up later.
UK prices seen on 26 October 2026
| Wex Photo Video | Pocket 6K G2 | £1,629 | wexphotovideo.com |
| Thomann | Pocket 6K G2 | £1,659 | thomann.co.uk |
| Wex Photo Video | Pocket 6K Pro | £2,099 | wexphotovideo.com |
| ProAV | Pocket 6K Pro | £2,082 | proav.co.uk |
Compared with other cameras
For a step up in the same price bracket, see the Pocket 6K Pro against the Canon EOS C70 comparison, which covers the jump to a dedicated Canon cinema body.
Sources
Specs and US prices from Blackmagic Design's tech specs page, checked 26 October 2026. UK prices were seen at the linked retailers on the same day and change often, so check the retailer before you buy.
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