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
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
FX3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX3 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 10 fps)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BFX3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Resolution (21.2 MP vs 12.1 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 50mm wider, 45mm taller, and 28mm thicker than FX3.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 525 g heavier than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 85mm FX3
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
FX3
130 × 78 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
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
FX3
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
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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
ISO min (native)
80 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX3 supports it
Eye AF
Only FX3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only FX3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone 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
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
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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 FX3?
FX3 scores 6.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 715g — manageable for travel.
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 does not have IBIS, 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 50 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 1240 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the FX3 is 525 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and FX3 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 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: No. FX3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and FX3 at $3,899. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $1,064 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.