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 R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
URSA Cine 17K is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
EOS R5 C
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 C has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Cine 17K has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 C has lower Weight (770 g vs 8500 g)
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 R5 C
142 × 101 × 111 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 138mm wider, 89mm taller, and 89mm thicker than EOS R5 C.
URSA Cine 17K is 7730 g heavier than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 111mm EOS R5 C
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
EOS R5 C
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 R5 C
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
AA filter
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 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
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142, 101, 111
Weight
770 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
2570 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, URSA Cine 17K or EOS R5 C?
URSA Cine 17K scores 9.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for EOS R5 C — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R5 C?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R5 C have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the EOS R5 C?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R5 C?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the EOS R5 C is 7730 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. EOS R5 C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 320 shots for the EOS R5 C, giving the URSA Cine 17K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The EOS R5 C is $25,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.