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PYXIS 12K (L) vs EOS C70
Quick take: The EOS C70 is the most affordable.
23 specs side by side·0 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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| Specification | PYXIS 12K (L)Blackmagic · 2025 | EOS C70Canon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,199 | £3,599Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Canon RF |
| Sensor | Full frame | Super 35 (APS-C) |
| Top video | 12K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate | 90 fps | 120 fpsBest |
| Slow motion | — | 180 fps (HD) |
| RAW internal | BRAW | Cinema RAW Light |
| Codecs | Blackmagic RAW, H.264 (1080p proxy, 8-bit 4:2:0) | Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, MP4 H.265/HEVC, MP4 H.264 |
| Log | Blackmagic Film Gen 5 | Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3 |
| Built-in ND | None — use lens filters or a matte box | Stepped (built-in filter wheel), up to 10 stops |
| XLR inputs | 1 | 2Best |
| SDI out | 12G-SDI | Not on this body |
| HDMI | Not on this body | Full-size |
| Timecode | Yes | Yes |
| Dual native ISO | Not supported | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast detect only | On-sensor phase detect (hybrid) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Electronic (EIS) |
| Battery | Sony BP-U · Sony BP-U | Canon BP-A30 · Canon BP-A |
| Media | CFexpress Type B + CFexpress Type B + SSD / media module (USB-C) | SD + SD |
| Record limit | No limit (cinema camera) | No limit, with a cooling fan |
| Lens mount | Leica L | Canon RF |
| Body weight | 1590 g | 1190 gBest |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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