Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Super 35 cinema box with EF mount, 6K BRAW, built-in ND, and tilting screen.
$2,495
Released Feb 2021
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2.7 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 520 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 2mm narrower than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 56mm taller and 55mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 341 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 34mm Osmo Pocket 3
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Osmo Pocket 3: mount data unavailable
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 520 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 341 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 640 shots for the Osmo Pocket 3, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $1,976 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.