Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
URSA Cine 17K is 2 months newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
OM-1 II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has lower AF low-light limit (-8 EV vs 0 EV)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 8500 g)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 145mm wider, 98mm taller, and 127mm thicker than OM-1 II.
URSA Cine 17K is 7901 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
URSA Cine 17K: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
65 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 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, Birds, Animals…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Weight
599 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 520 shots
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, URSA Cine 17K or OM-1 II?
URSA Cine 17K scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — 65MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and OM-1 II?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the OM-1 II?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and OM-1 II?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 7901 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and OM-1 II record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and OM-1 II weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $27,596 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.