44 facts in comparison
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera vs Sony Alpha 7S
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Sony Alpha 7S
Why is Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera better than Sony Alpha 7S?
- 134g lighter?
355gvs489g - 43.97% less body volume?
321.02cm³vs573.024cm³ - 16.67% bigger screen size?
3.5"vs3" - 28mm shorter?
66mmvs94mm - 10mm thinner?
38mmvs48mm
Why is Sony Alpha 7S better than Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera?
- 9.77x larger sensor?
35.8 x 23.9mmvs12.48 x 7.02mm - 5.87x more megapixels (main camera)?
12.2MPvs2.08MP - Has a flip-out screen?
- 2x better video recording quality (main camera)?
2160 x 30fpsvs1080 x 30fps - Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- Has AF tracking?
- Supports Wi-Fi?
- Has phase-detection autofocus for photos?
Price comparison
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Buy used:
$829.99
| Product | Store | Price | ||
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| MAGICRIG Portable Camera Cage With NATO ...MAGICRIG Portable Camera Cage With NATO Handle Grip + T5 SSD Card Mount Clamp for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera BMPCC 4K&6K | $70.40 | |||
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Design
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
A system camera has many interchangeable components such as lenses, flashes, and other accessories. System cameras offer greater flexibility than compact cameras.
An electronic viewfinder (or EVF) is a small display which shows the framed image. Benefits of these over optical viewfinders include: they show more of the image; they can be more compact; it's easier to focus with digital zoom; and they sometimes offer extra info on the display (such as a live histogram).
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
A two-stage shutter can help you take photos like a pro: just slightly press the button for the lens to focus, and then push it fully to capture the photograph.
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. It's a standard popular among professional cameras and camcorders.
Audio
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Battery
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Features
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
Price comparison
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Buy used:
$829.99
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGICRIG Portable Camera Cage With NATO ...MAGICRIG Portable Camera Cage With NATO Handle Grip + T5 SSD Card Mount Clamp for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera BMPCC 4K&6K | $70.40 | |||
| 2PCS BMPCC 4K / 6K Camera 9H Camera Temp...2PCS BMPCC 4K / 6K Camera 9H Camera Tempered Glass LCD Screen Protector Protection for Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | $5.33 | |||
| MAGICRIG BMPCC 4K /6K Camera Cage with N...MAGICRIG BMPCC 4K /6K Camera Cage with NATO Handle + T5 SSD Mount Clamp for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera BMPCC 4K /BMPCC 6K | $77.44 | |||
| SmallRig bmpcc 4k Cage DSLR Camera Black...SmallRig bmpcc 4k Cage DSLR Camera Blackmagic Pocket 4k / 6K Camera for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K BMPCC 4K 2203B | $79.35 | |||
| For BMPCC 4 K 6 K Camera Cage Video Film...For BMPCC 4 K 6 K Camera Cage Video Film Movie Cage Quick Release Plate For Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K BMPCC 4K 6K | $40.99 | |||
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