Blackmagic
PYXIS 12K
Modular full-frame 12K cinema box camera with 16-stop dynamic range, 12288×8040 RGBW sensor, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$5,699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
PYXIS 12K is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 12K
Wins
EOS R5 C
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 C has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 20 fps)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 45 MP)
- BEOS R5 C has lower Weight (770 g vs 1600 g)
- BEOS R5 C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePYXIS 12K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1600 g (3.53 lb / 56.44 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
PYXIS 12K is 6mm thinner than EOS R5 C but it is also 9mm wider and 17mm taller.
PYXIS 12K is 830 g heavier than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 12K · 112mm EOS R5 C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PYXIS 12K
151 × 119 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PYXIS 12K
151 × 106 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 112 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 12K: mount data unavailable
EOS R5 C
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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
PYXIS 12K
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
98.8 MP vs 45 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, AVC-LongG, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
770 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R5 C supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R5 C 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.
PYXIS 12K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 12288×8040 12K open gate
- ✓16 stops dynamic range
- ✓12K up to 60fps (2.4:1), 8K/4K up to 112fps
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 10Gb Ethernet
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Massive 12K file sizes
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –Single native ISO 800 (no dual native)
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, PYXIS 12K or EOS R5 C?
EOS R5 C scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for PYXIS 12K — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R5 C?
PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R5 C?
PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS, while EOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 12K or the EOS R5 C?
PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R5 C?
PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the EOS R5 C is 830 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p. EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PYXIS 12K and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
PYXIS 12K: No. EOS R5 C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 12K launched at $5,699 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The EOS R5 C is $1,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.