Canon EOS C500 Mark II vs Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Canon EOS C500 Mark II vs Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
When comparing Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Canon EOS C500 Mark II, which one is better?
1. Sensor Type Comparison
Both EOS C500 Mark II and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
2. Dynamic Range Comparison
Canon EOS C500 Mark II has the most dynamic range at 15 stopp where the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 13 stopp, which is 13.33% lower.
Winner: Canon EOS C500 Mark II
Regarding dynamic range: Dynamic range is the light difference from the darkest parts to the brightest. The dynamic range is measured by sources like Gerald Undone or CineD.com, and are not the manufacturer's specified dynamic range, since those values often are greatly exaggerated.
3. Lens Mount
Both the Canon EOS C500 Mark II and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro use the same lens mount; the Canon EF. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
4. Internal Raw Video Support
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is able to record raw video internally, while Canon EOS C500 Mark II is not. This may be a dealbreaker for some and it is important to note that there is a difference between the two cameras.
Winner: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon EOS C500 Mark II and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro:
| Canon EOS C500 Mark II | Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Canon | Blackmagic Design |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | Missing | 12 bit |
| Dynamic Range | 15 stopp | 13 stopp |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
| Storage | Missing | CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C Expansion Port |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Cinema |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Internal Raw Video | Hayır | Evet |
| Built-in ND Filter | Missing | Yes |