Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX5 has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFX5 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BFX5 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Cine 17K has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AURSA Cine 17K has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 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
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 148mm wider, 111mm taller, and 113mm thicker than FX5.
URSA Cine 17K is 7766 g heavier than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 87mm FX5
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
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
2.0× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
URSA Cine 17K: mount data unavailable
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
ISO min (native)
64 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
65 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Weight
734 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 5,760,000 — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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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 FX5?
URSA Cine 17K scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and FX5?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the URSA Cine 17K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and FX5?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX5 is 7766 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and FX5 record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and FX5 weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $25,096 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Sony press materials.