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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
EOS R6 V is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 12K
Wins
EOS R6 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 V has lower Weight (688 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 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
PYXIS 12K is 9mm wider, 36mm taller, and 26mm thicker than EOS R6 V.
PYXIS 12K is 912 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 12K · 80mm EOS R6 V
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 R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 12K: mount data unavailable
EOS R6 V
✓ 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 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
688 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 V 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 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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 V?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for PYXIS 12K — 688g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 V?
PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 12K or the EOS R6 V?
PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 V?
PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 912 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PYXIS 12K and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
PYXIS 12K: No. EOS R6 V: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 12K launched at $5,699 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V is $3,200 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.