Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Canon
EOS R3
Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
EOS R3 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R3 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R3 has lower Weight (1015 g vs 1240 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R3
150 × 143 × 87 mm
1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 20mm shorter than EOS R3 but it is also 30mm wider and 25mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 225 g heavier than EOS R3.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 87mm EOS R3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R3
150 × 143 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R3
150 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
EOS R3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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 Pro: mount data unavailable
EOS R3
✓ more lensesCanon 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 Pro
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R3
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R3 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
EOS R3
Pros
- ✓30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
- ✓Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
- ✓6K RAW video and 4K 120p
- ✓Rugged weather-sealed construction
Cons
- –24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
- –Large integrated-grip body
- –Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 Pro or EOS R3?
EOS R3 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and EOS R3 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R3 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and EOS R3 weighs 1015 g, so the EOS R3 is 225 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R3 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. EOS R3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and EOS R3 at $5,999. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,164 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.