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
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Released May 2023
Q3 is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 4 fps)
- 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)
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 4mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 8mm wider and 18mm taller.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 223 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 92mm Q3
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Q3: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
In-body stabilization
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
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.79 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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 3.5/10 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.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, 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 20 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 520 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 223 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Q3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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: Yes. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and Q3 at $5,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.