Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
EOS R5 C is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
EOS R5 C
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 C has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R5 C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 83 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareURSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 4mm narrower, 4mm shorter, and 24mm thinner than EOS R5 C.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 250 g lighter than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 112mm EOS R5 C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 112 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
URSA Mini Pro 12K: mount data unavailable
EOS R5 C
✓ 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 Mini Pro 12K
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 83 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 220 shots — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K supports it
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 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 Cinema RAW Light, AVC-LongG, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
Max video bit rate
1360 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
EVF resolution
5,790,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Pros
- ✓12K BRAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Interchangeable mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Huge files
- –Not handheld friendly
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, URSA Mini Pro 12K or EOS R5 C?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R5 C — 520g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R5 C?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R5 C have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the EOS R5 C?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R5 C?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 250 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. EOS R5 C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 220 shots for the EOS R5 C, giving the URSA Mini Pro 12K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The EOS R5 C is $5,496 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.