Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K
The 98.8MP full-frame sensor captures 12K 3:2 open gate footage with 16 stops of dynamic range and a built-in optical low-pass filter for moiré-free detail. Its compact, customizable box design features switchable side plates and an ARRI PL mount for flexible rigging in professional workflows. This camera is best for cinematographers and VFX artists who require maximum 12K resolution for heavy cropping, reframing, and post-production flexibility.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sensor (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 98.8 MP |
| ISO Range | 800 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 112 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 98.8MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 112 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1600 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K | 38.3 | 39.9 | 61.5 | 96 | 98.2 | 97 | 47.1 | 63.8 | 66.1 | 75.2 | 22.1 | 9.1 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 99 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 83.2 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 23.9 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.8 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.7 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.1 | 95.5 | 96.8 | 87.6 | 83.2 | 96.1 | 79.5 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 64 | 92 | 87.6 | 94.3 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 66.1 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.5 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall50.1
- Video60
- Travel35.2
- Youtube43.9
- Beginner41.8
- Vlogging28.7
- Streaming43.7
- Photography49.5
- Wedding Events48
- Sports Wildlife47.1
- Product Photography59
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
