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 R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower Weight (699 g vs 8500 g)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
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 R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 142mm wider, 92mm taller, and 112mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark III.
URSA Cine 17K is 7801 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
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 R6 Mark III
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 Mark III
✓ 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 32.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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 CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Weight
699 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — 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 R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
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 wildlife, URSA Cine 17K or EOS R6 Mark III?
URSA Cine 17K scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark III — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 Mark III?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the EOS R6 Mark III?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 Mark III?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 7801 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark III is $27,196 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.