Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
EOS R1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R1 has lower Weight (920 g vs 8500 g)
- AURSA Cine 17K has higher Resolution (65 MP vs 24.2 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
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 122mm wider, 41mm taller, and 113mm thicker than EOS R1.
URSA Cine 17K is 7580 g heavier than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 200 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
URSA Cine 17K: mount data unavailable
EOS R1
✓ 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
URSA Cine 17K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
Resolution
65 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Weight
920 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, URSA Cine 17K or EOS R1?
URSA Cine 17K scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R1?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the EOS R1?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R1?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS R1 is 7580 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R1 record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R1 weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS R1 is $23,696 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.