Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 12K
12K Super 35 cinema camera with interchangeable PL mount and BRAW recording.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 6.1 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Mini Pro 12K
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX5 has lower AF low-light limit (-6 EV vs 0 EV)
- BFX5 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BFX5 has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 0 %)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AURSA Mini Pro 12K has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
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
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 6mm wider, 19mm taller, and 1mm thicker than FX5.
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 214 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm URSA Mini Pro 12K · 87mm FX5
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
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Mini Pro 12K
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 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
FX5
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
80 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only URSA Mini Pro 12K supports it
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 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 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓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)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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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 wildlife, URSA Mini Pro 12K or FX5?
URSA Mini Pro 12K scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and FX5?
URSA Mini Pro 12K is 80 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Mini Pro 12K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Mini Pro 12K and FX5?
URSA Mini Pro 12K weighs 520 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the URSA Mini Pro 12K is 214 g lighter.
Do the URSA Mini Pro 12K and FX5 record 4K video?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the URSA Mini Pro 12K and FX5 weather sealed?
URSA Mini Pro 12K: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
URSA Mini Pro 12K launched at $9,995 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $5,096 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 Sony press materials.