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 R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
EOS R7 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
EOS R7
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R7 has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 0)
- BEOS R7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 42 frames)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 32.5 MP)
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 R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 4mm thinner than EOS R7 but it is also 6mm wider and 8mm taller.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 92 g lighter than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 92mm EOS R7
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 R7
132 × 90 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 R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
1.1× 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 R7
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, ProRes
Resolution
80 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
651 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.78 × — 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 (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, URSA Mini Pro 12K or EOS R7?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R7?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and EOS R7 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 R7 have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the EOS R7?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R7?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 92 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R7 record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and EOS R7 weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $8,496 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 Canon press materials.