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
Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Released Feb 2021
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
FX3
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX3 has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFX3 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 0)
- BFX3 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BFX3 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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)
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 8mm wider, 20mm taller, and 4mm thicker than FX3.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 195 g lighter than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 85mm FX3
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Canon EF
300+
native lenses available
FX3
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 715 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX3
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
627 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only FX3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
FX3
Pros
- ✓Cinema form factor
- ✓S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓Compact for gimbals
- ✓Full-frame sensor
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Still photo ergonomics limited
- –Single card slot
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for FX3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX3?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 520 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 195 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 4K up to 60p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX3 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Yes. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and FX3 at $3,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $1,404 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.