Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 5.4 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
Alpha 7 V
8 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Resolution (80 MP vs 33 MP)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 95 frames)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 8mm wider, 2mm taller, and 6mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 175 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Mini Pro 12K
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7 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
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 33 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
520 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓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
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 video, URSA Mini Pro 12K or Alpha 7 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 9.5/10 versus 8.0/10 for Alpha 7 V — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and Alpha 7 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Mini Pro 12K or the Alpha 7 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and Alpha 7 V?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 175 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Mini Pro 12K and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $7,096 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Sony press materials.