Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Updated BMPCC 6K with larger battery, improved LCD hinge, and the same Super 35 HDR sensor.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased May 2022
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
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 × 118 mm
1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1mm shorter than EOS R6 Mark III but it is also 40mm wider and 30mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 561 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 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 6K G2
178 × 118 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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 6K G2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
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…
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Super 35 HDR sensor
- ✓EF mount
- ✓More affordable than 6K Pro
Cons
- –No built-in ND
- –Poor stills AF
- –Battery life still limited
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 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 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-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 6K G2 or the EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 561 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 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 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $804 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.