Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 18.96 MP)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 4mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 60 g heavier than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.6× 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 Mini Pro 12K: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
80 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
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 Mini Pro 12K
Pros
- ✓12K BRAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Interchangeable mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Huge files
- –Not handheld friendly
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 80MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Mini Pro 12K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 60 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Mini Pro 12K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and URSA Mini Pro 12K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. URSA Mini Pro 12K: 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 Mini Pro 12K, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and URSA Mini Pro 12K at $9,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $8,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.