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
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
GR III
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 1240 g)
- BGR III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- 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
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 71mm wider, 61mm taller, and 79mm thicker than GR III.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 983 g heavier than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 33mm GR III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR III
109 × 62 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
GR III
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.2× 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
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 4 fps — 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
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
257 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III 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
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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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 GR III?
GR III scores 5.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 257g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while GR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the GR III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR III is 983 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR III record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR III weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. GR III: No.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and GR III at $899. The GR III is $1,936 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 Ricoh press materials.