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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
EOS R6 V is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
EOS R6 V
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 V has lower Weight (688 g vs 8500 g)
- BEOS R6 V 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 138mm wider, 107mm taller, and 120mm thicker than EOS R6 V.
URSA Cine 17K is 7812 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 200 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
✓ 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
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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Weight
688 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Horse, Airplane, Train
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 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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 travel, URSA Cine 17K or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for URSA Cine 17K — 688g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 V?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and EOS R6 V 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 V have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the EOS R6 V?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 V?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 7812 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. EOS R6 V: 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 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V is $27,496 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.