Blackmagic Design PYXIS 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.
Type cinema
Sensor 98.8MP full-frame
Burst 112 fps
Video 8K @60fps
Weight 1600 g
50 Overall Score
Price $5,495
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong burst (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sensor (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (32th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
- Below average af (33th percentile)
What owners think
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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 PYXIS 12K | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 98.8MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 112 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1600 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design PYXIS PYXIS 12K | 33.3 | 36.2 | 60 | 97 | 98.3 | 94.6 | 44.9 | 56.1 | 64.1 | 68.3 | 32.2 | 33 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 64.1 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 97.8 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
Price
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Usage Scores
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