Blackmagic Design URSA Cine12K LF
Blackmagic Design
45 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Blackmagic Design URSA Cine12K LF | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 98 MP★ | 45.70000076293945 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 32★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 5"★ | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.91 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | Full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine12K LF
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sensor (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.