Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Updated BMPCC 6K with larger battery, improved LCD hinge, and the same Super 35 HDR sensor.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has lower Weight (520 g vs 1260 g)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
178 × 97 × 118 mm
1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)
Credit card
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 6K G2 is 1mm shorter than URSA Mini Pro 12K but it is also 40mm wider and 30mm thicker.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 740 g heavier than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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 6K G2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
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 21.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Weight
520 g vs 1260 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Super 35 HDR sensor
- ✓EF mount
- ✓More affordable than 6K Pro
Cons
- –No built-in ND
- –Poor stills AF
- –Battery life still limited
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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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 — 80MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 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 6K G2 and URSA Mini Pro 12K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-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 6K G2 or the URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 740 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Mini Pro 12K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and URSA Mini Pro 12K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 520 shots for the URSA Mini Pro 12K, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and URSA Mini Pro 12K at $9,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $8,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.