Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
X-H2S is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
X-H2S
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has lower AF low-light limit (-7 EV vs 0 EV)
- BX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX-H2S has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 26.16 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 2mm wider, 5mm taller, and 3mm thicker than X-H2S.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 140 g lighter than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
URSA Mini Pro 12K: mount data unavailable
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
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
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
80 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 660 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 175 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Card types
Adds SDXC V90
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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 Mini Pro 12K
Pros
- ✓12K BRAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Interchangeable mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Huge files
- –Not handheld friendly
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, URSA Mini Pro 12K or X-H2S?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-H2S — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X-H2S?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the X-H2S?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X-H2S?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 140 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X-H2S record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X-H2S weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $7,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.