Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
URSA Cine 17K is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
URSA Cine 17K
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket Cinema Camera 4K has lower Weight (580 g vs 8500 g)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher Resolution (65 MP vs 18.96 MP)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 × 200 mm
8500 g (18.74 lb / 299.83 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 146mm narrower, 99mm shorter, and 128mm thinner than URSA Cine 17K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 7920 g lighter than URSA Cine 17K.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 200mm URSA Cine 17K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
URSA Cine 17K: 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 4K
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Weight
580 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Cine 17K
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
Resolution
65 MP vs 18.96 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pros
- ✓Affordable BRAW
- ✓Great value
- ✓MFT lens options
Cons
- –No stills AF
- –Crop sensor
- –Screen not tilting
URSA Cine 17K
Pros
- ✓17K large format
- ✓Interchangeable mount
- ✓Blackmagic RAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Massive files
- –Requires full crew
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or URSA Cine 17K?
URSA Cine 17K scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 65MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Cine 17K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Cine 17K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 7920 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Cine 17K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Cine 17K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. URSA Cine 17K: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 520 shots for the URSA Cine 17K, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and URSA Cine 17K at $29,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $28,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.