Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Insta360
X6
Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.
$700
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
X6 is 6.1 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
X6
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- BX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 520 g)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 80 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareURSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 2mm shorter than X6 but it is also 88mm wider and 48mm thicker.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 324 g heavier than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
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
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds H.264, ProRes
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K supports it
Reasons to choose
X6
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
Subject recognition
Adds Pet, Object
Weight
196 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 80 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Pros
- ✓12K BRAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Interchangeable mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Huge files
- –Not handheld friendly
X6
Pros
- ✓Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
- ✓Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
- ✓120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
- ✓2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
- ✓20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0
Cons
- –$700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
- –8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
- –47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
- –360 footage still needs reframing
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, URSA Mini Pro 12K or X6?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X6 — 80MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X6?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X6 have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the X6?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X6?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X6 is 324 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X6 record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X6 weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 520 shots for the X6, giving the X6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and X6 at $700. The X6 is $9,295 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Insta360 press materials.