Blackmagic
PYXIS 6K
Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$3,389
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
PYXIS 6K
Wins
URSA Cine 17K
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BURSA Cine 17K has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 400)
- APYXIS 6K has lower Weight (1500 g vs 8500 g)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher Resolution (65 MP vs 24.4 MP)
- BURSA Cine 17K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- APYXIS 6K 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 6K
151 × 119 × 106 mm
1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 × 200 mm
8500 g (18.74 lb / 299.83 oz)
PYXIS 6K is 129mm narrower, 71mm shorter, and 94mm thinner than URSA Cine 17K.
PYXIS 6K is 7000 g lighter than URSA Cine 17K.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 6K · 200mm URSA Cine 17K
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 6K
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 6K
Subject recognition
Adds Human face, Object tracking
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Weight
1500 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Cine 17K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
ISO min (native)
64 vs 400 — lower is better
Resolution
65 MP vs 24.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PYXIS 6K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
- ✓13 stops dynamic range
- ✓Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses
URSA Cine 17K
Pros
- ✓17K large format
- ✓Interchangeable mount
- ✓Blackmagic RAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Massive files
- –Requires full crew
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, PYXIS 6K or URSA Cine 17K?
URSA Cine 17K scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for PYXIS 6K — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine 17K?
PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP and URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine 17K have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS, while URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 6K or the URSA Cine 17K?
PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic. URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine 17K?
PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g and URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g, so the PYXIS 6K is 7000 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine 17K record 4K video?
PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p. URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine 17K weather sealed?
PYXIS 6K: No. URSA Cine 17K: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 6K launched at $3,389 and URSA Cine 17K at $29,995. The PYXIS 6K is $26,606 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.