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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
EOS R6 V is 5.8 years newer.
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
EOS R6 V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 0)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 32.5 MP)
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 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 4mm narrower than EOS R6 V but it is also 15mm taller and 8mm thicker.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 168 g lighter than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
80 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 688 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Horse, Airplane, Train
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
- ✓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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, URSA Mini Pro 12K or EOS R6 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 V — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the EOS R6 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 168 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V 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.