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 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 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower Weight (699 g vs 1240 g)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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 R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 42mm wider, 25mm taller, and 24mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark III.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 541 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
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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 Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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 Pro: mount data unavailable
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ 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 40 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
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
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark III 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 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
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 travel, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 699g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro 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 Pro and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 541 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark III is $36 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.