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 R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 8500 g)
- AURSA Cine 17K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 73 frames)
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 R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 149mm wider, 100mm taller, and 120mm thicker than EOS R8 Mark II.
URSA Cine 17K is 8001 g heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 80mm EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
131 × 90 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Resolution
65 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
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
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
499 g vs 8500 g — lower 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R8 Mark II at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, URSA Cine 17K or EOS R8 Mark II?
URSA Cine 17K scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R8 Mark II — 4K 120p slow-motion.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R8 Mark II?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R8 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the EOS R8 Mark II?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R8 Mark II?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 8001 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R8 Mark II record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and EOS R8 Mark II weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. EOS R8 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 340 shots for the EOS R8 Mark II, giving the URSA Cine 17K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and EOS R8 Mark II at $1,899. The EOS R8 Mark II is $28,096 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.