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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 8 months newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 12K
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Resolution (98.8 MP vs 33 MP)
- BAlpha 7 V has lower Weight (695 g vs 1600 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- APYXIS 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 30 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
PYXIS 12K is 21mm wider, 23mm taller, and 24mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
PYXIS 12K is 905 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 12K · 82mm Alpha 7 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 12K
35.64 × 23.32 mm · Full Frame
831 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 12K: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 33 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
695 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 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)
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, PYXIS 12K or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for PYXIS 12K — 695g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 12K and Alpha 7 V?
PYXIS 12K is 98.8 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the PYXIS 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 12K and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 12K does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 12K or the Alpha 7 V?
PYXIS 12K reaches 60 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 12K and Alpha 7 V?
PYXIS 12K weighs 1600 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 905 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 12K and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
PYXIS 12K: 4K up to 112p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PYXIS 12K and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
PYXIS 12K: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 12K launched at $5,699 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $2,800 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 Sony press materials.