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 R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 7 months newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 12K
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower Weight (699 g vs 1600 g)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 40 fps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
PYXIS 12K is 13mm wider, 21mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark III.
PYXIS 12K is 901 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 12K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PYXIS 12K
151 × 119 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 12K: mount data unavailable
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ 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
Resolution
98.8 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
699 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
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 travel, PYXIS 12K or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for PYXIS 12K — 699g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 Mark III?
PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP and EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 12K or the EOS R6 Mark III?
PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 Mark III?
PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 901 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
PYXIS 12K: No. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 12K launched at $5,699 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark III is $2,900 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.