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
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 400)
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 15 fps)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 21.2 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
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 50mm wider, 43mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Q3.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 497 g heavier than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 80 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
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.9× 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
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
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
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
Q3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO min (native)
50 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Q3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Q3 is 497 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Q3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Q3 at $5,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,160 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 Leica press materials.