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 R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
EOS R8 Mark II is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 12K
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1600 g)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
PYXIS 12K is 20mm wider, 29mm taller, and 26mm thicker than EOS R8 Mark II.
PYXIS 12K is 1101 g heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 12K · 80mm EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
131 × 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 12K: mount data unavailable
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ 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 24.2 MP — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only PYXIS 12K supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
112 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
499 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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 R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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 R8 Mark II?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for PYXIS 12K — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R8 Mark II?
PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP and EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R8 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS, while EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 12K or the EOS R8 Mark II?
PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 12K and EOS R8 Mark II?
PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g and EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 1101 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 12K and EOS R8 Mark II record 4K video?
PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p. EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the PYXIS 12K and EOS R8 Mark II weather sealed?
PYXIS 12K: No. EOS R8 Mark II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 12K launched at $5,699 and EOS R8 Mark II at $1,899. The EOS R8 Mark II is $3,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.