Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro vs Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | Super 35 | Full Frame |
Between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and PYXIS 6K, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the PYXIS 6K wins on sensor size. Overall, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 62.9 and the PYXIS 6K scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (62.9 vs 65.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the PYXIS 6K if you care most about sensor size. Its strongest claims are sensor size. The single most decisive one: Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Super 35).
Both ship with comparable max video, optical zoom, xlr input, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K?
Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K leads the current Mars Score by 2.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare sensor size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro if…
Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K if…
Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K has the measurable edge on sensor size.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K wins
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Super 35).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 6K |
| Optical zoom | 0 | 0 |
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Super 35 | Full Framelead |
Audio
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K |
|---|---|---|
| XLR input | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Blackmagic - PYXIS 6K |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1230 g | 907 glead |
| Articulating screen | truelead | false |