Canon EOS C500 vs Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Canon EOS C500 vs Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

When comparing Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and Canon EOS C500, which one is better?

1. Sensor Type Comparison

Both EOS C500 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K 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. Lens Mount

Both the Canon EOS C500 and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K 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

3. Internal Raw Video Support

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is able to record raw video internally, while Canon EOS C500 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

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 and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K:

	Canon EOS C500	Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Blackmagic Design
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Internal Video Bit Depth	Missing	12 bit
Dynamic Range	Missing	13 stopp
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter
Shutter Angle	Missing	0-360°
Storage	Missing	CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C Expansion Port
Film Camera or Still Camera	Missing	Cinema
Digital or analog	Missing	Digital
Internal Raw Video	Hayır	Evet
Built-in ND Filter	Missing	No