Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Super 35 cinema box with EF mount, 6K BRAW, built-in ND, and tilting screen.
$2,495
Released Feb 2021
Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Released Jul 2020
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 7 months newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
8 categories tied
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 higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K share virtually identical body dimensions.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✓ 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 Pro
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Resolution
80 MP vs 21.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 8 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 — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 80MP — massive detail for large prints.
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 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 Pro or the URSA Mini Pro 12K?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 20 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?
Both bodies weigh roughly 520 g.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and URSA Mini Pro 12K record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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: Yes. URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and 520 shots for the URSA Mini Pro 12K, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,495 and URSA Mini Pro 12K at $9,995. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is $7,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.