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
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
Released Mar 2019
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 1.9 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
GR III
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR III has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 200 shots)
- BGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 520 g)
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)
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 29mm wider, 36mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR III.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 263 g heavier than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 33mm GR III
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR III
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
GR III: 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR III
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
257 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.24 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or GR III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR III — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
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 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, 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 20 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 520 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR III is 263 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and GR III record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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: Yes. GR III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and GR III at $899. The GR III is $1,596 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.