Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Released Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Released Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 7.2 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 4mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark III.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 119 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 72 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark III
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 699 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pros
- ✓Affordable BRAW
- ✓Great value
- ✓MFT lens options
Cons
- –No stills AF
- –Crop sensor
- –Screen not tilting
EOS R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 119 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $1,504 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.