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
Sony
Alpha 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
Alpha 9 III is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
Alpha 9 III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 50 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has lower Weight (703 g vs 1240 g)
- BAlpha 9 III has lower ISO min (native) (250 vs 400)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Resolution (24.6 MP vs 21.2 MP)
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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 44mm wider, 26mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 9 III.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 537 g heavier than Alpha 9 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 83mm Alpha 9 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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: mount data unavailable
Alpha 9 III
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
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, USB-C external media
Reasons to choose
Alpha 9 III
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 9 III supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 9 III supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 9 III supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 9 III supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
Alpha 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
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 wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 9 III scores 9.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 9 III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP, so the Alpha 9 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 9 III have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the Alpha 9 III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 9 III?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g, so the Alpha 9 III is 537 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 9 III record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Alpha 9 III weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. Alpha 9 III: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and Alpha 9 III at $5,999. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $3,164 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 Sony press materials.