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 R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
PYXIS 12K is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 12K
Wins
EOS R7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R7 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- BEOS R7 has lower Weight (612 g vs 1600 g)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- APYXIS 12K has higher 4K max frame rate (112 fps vs 59.94 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
PYXIS 12K is 19mm wider, 29mm taller, and 14mm thicker than EOS R7.
PYXIS 12K is 988 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 12K · 92mm EOS R7
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 R7
132 × 90 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 R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
2.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 12K: mount data unavailable
EOS R7
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
98.8 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
4K max frame rate
112 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
612 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R7 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R7 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone 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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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 R7?
EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for PYXIS 12K — 612g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R7?
PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS, while EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 12K or the EOS R7?
PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R7?
PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 988 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R7 record 4K video?
PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p. EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the PYXIS 12K and EOS R7 weather sealed?
PYXIS 12K: No. EOS R7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 12K launched at $5,699 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $4,200 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.