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Pocket Cinema Camera 4K vs 120N
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
24 specs side by side·1 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Pocket Cinema Camera 4KBlackmagic · 2018 | 120NHolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £17 usedBest |
| Resolution | 8.8MP | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed lens |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds | — |
| Top video | 4K | — |
| 4K frame rate | 60 fps | — |
| Slow motion | 120 fps (HD) | — |
| RAW internal | BRAW, ProRes RAW | — |
| Codecs | Blackmagic RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy | — |
| Log | Blackmagic Film Gen 5 | — |
| Built-in ND | None — use lens filters or a matte box | — |
| XLR inputs | 1 | — |
| SDI out | Not on this body | — |
| HDMI | Full-size | — |
| Timecode | Yes | — |
| Dual native ISO | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast detect only | — |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Battery | Canon LP-E6 | — |
| Media | CFast + SD + SSD / media module (USB-C) | — |
| Record limit | No limit (cinema camera) | — |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | — |
| Body weight | 722 g | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
120N
Fun & simple
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5.8/10
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