Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro vs Sony - FX30
Between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX30, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro comes out ahead in xlr input and max video, while the FX30 wins on sensor size. Overall, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 35 and the FX30 scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro if you care most about xlr input and max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are xlr input, max video.
Pick the FX30 if you care most about sensor size. Its strongest claims are sensor size.
Both ship with comparable optical zoom, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro wins
- ▲Has XLR input.
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K120).
Why Sony - FX30 wins
- ▲Sensor size: APS-C (vs Super 35).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6Klead | 4K120 |
| Optical zoom | 0 | 0 |
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Super 35 | APS-Clead |
Audio
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| XLR input | truelead | false |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1230 g | 646 glead |
| Articulating screen | true | true |
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