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
Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
FX3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX3 has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFX3 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 0)
- BFX3 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BFX3 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 48mm wider, 19mm taller, and 34mm thicker than FX3.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 545 g heavier than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 85mm FX3
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
FX3
130 × 78 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
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Canon EF
300+
native lenses available
FX3
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX3
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
627 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
FX3
Pros
- ✓Cinema form factor
- ✓S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓Compact for gimbals
- ✓Full-frame sensor
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Still photo ergonomics limited
- –Single card slot
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for FX3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or the FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the FX3 is 545 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and FX3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and FX3 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and FX3 at $3,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $1,904 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 Sony press materials.