Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera CINECAMPOCHDEF06P
Blackmagic Design
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera CINECAMPOCHDEF06P
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Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
85 out of 100 high confidence 58 reviews
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Autofocus performance 12
Pre capture feature 8
Ergonomics and build 10
Image quality 9
Price value 6
Hot shoe cover issue 2
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera CINECAMPOCHDEF06P | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 21.200000762939453 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Gen 5 Color Science | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 50 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy/ProRes 422LT | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 5"★ | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera CINECAMPOCHDEF06P
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
