Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
URSA Cine 17K is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
15 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has lower Weight (520 g vs 8500 g)
- AURSA Cine 17K has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
- BURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 65 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareURSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 × 200 mm
8500 g (18.74 lb / 299.83 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 142mm wider, 92mm taller, and 112mm thicker than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
URSA Cine 17K is 7980 g heavier than URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
4.6× 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
URSA Cine 17K
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
AA filter
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Weight
520 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Resolution
80 MP vs 65 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
URSA Cine 17K
Pros
- ✓17K large format
- ✓Interchangeable mount
- ✓Blackmagic RAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Massive files
- –Requires full crew
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Pros
- ✓12K BRAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Interchangeable mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Huge files
- –Not handheld friendly
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 video, URSA Cine 17K or URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for URSA Cine 17K — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and URSA Mini Pro 12K have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and URSA Mini Pro 12K?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 7980 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and URSA Mini Pro 12K record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and URSA Mini Pro 12K weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 520 shots for the URSA Mini Pro 12K, giving the URSA Mini Pro 12K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and URSA Mini Pro 12K at $9,995. The URSA Mini Pro 12K is $20,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.