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
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 400)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
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Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 17mm shorter than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 147mm wider and 70mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1061 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 42mm Osmo Pocket 3
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
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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, SD UHS-II, USB-C external media
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
50 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
179 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
Wi-Fi
Only Osmo Pocket 3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
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.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 1061 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 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: No. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $2,316 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 DJI press materials.