Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Released Jul 2020
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 Mark II share virtually identical body dimensions.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 160 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× 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 R6 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 Mini Pro 12K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
80 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, URSA Mini Pro 12K or EOS R6 Mark II?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 Mark II?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the EOS R6 Mark II?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 Mark II?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 160 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $7,496 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.