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
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 Pro is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has lower Weight (520 g vs 1240 g)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
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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 6K Pro is 42mm wider, 25mm taller, and 24mm thicker than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 720 g heavier than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K
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
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 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
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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.
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
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
80 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K 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
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro 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 Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 720 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and URSA Mini Pro 12K at $9,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $7,160 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic press materials.