Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K
The full-frame 6K sensor and lockable ARRI PL mount capture 13 stops of dynamic range with dual-native ISO, recording open gate 3:2 at 36fps for cinematic precision. Its box-style body with customizable side plates and built-in streaming via Ethernet or 5G eliminates external encoders, offering unmatched production adaptability. This camera is best for live streamers and video producers who need direct-to-cloud Blackmagic RAW and proxy workflows without additional rigging.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong video (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| ISO Range | 400 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 36 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | BNC (12G-SDI) |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | 36 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2400 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K | 36.2 | 40.2 | 63.9 | 89.7 | 88.5 | 29.3 | 46.7 | 64.6 | 81.9 | 53.1 | 36 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.4 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.9 | 95.9 | 77.8 | 94.5 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.9 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.7 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 93.3 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.4 | 90.6 | 95.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.4 | 91.7 | 99.3 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 71.3 | 98.2 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 94.5 | 89 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 99 | 90.9 | 95.1 | 93.3 | 98.5 | 65.5 | 97.6 | 99 | 95.4 | 94.5 | 99.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.9 | 91.1 | 96.1 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 55.7 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 94.5 | 89 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 2 offers From $3,515
Price History
Usage Scores
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