Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Released Jul 2020
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 3.6 years newer.
Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
X100VI
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX100VI 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 RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 52 frames)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 10mm wider, 23mm taller, and 33mm thicker than X100VI.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 1 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 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
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
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
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
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Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K
Fujifilm X100VI
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, URSA Mini Pro 12K or X100VI?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 9.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for X100VI — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X100VI?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the X100VI?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X100VI?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 1 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X100VI record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and X100VI weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the URSA Mini Pro 12K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $8,396 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Fujifilm press materials.