Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
GR IVx
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 51,200)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR IVx.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 255 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
80 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, URSA Mini Pro 12K or GR IVx?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and GR IVx?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the GR IVx?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and GR IVx?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 255 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and GR IVx record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and GR IVx weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the URSA Mini Pro 12K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $8,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Ricoh press materials.