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PYXIS 12K (PL) vs PYXIS 6K (PL)
Quick take: The PYXIS 6K (PL) 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 (PL)Blackmagic · 2025 | PYXIS 6K (PL)Blackmagic · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,199 | £2,009Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Mount | ARRI PL | ARRI PL |
| Sensor | Full frame | Full frame |
| Top video | 12K | 6K |
| 4K frame rate | 90 fpsBest | 60 fps |
| Slow motion | — | 120 fps (HD) |
| RAW internal | BRAW | BRAW |
| Codecs | Blackmagic RAW, H.264 (1080p proxy, 8-bit 4:2:0) | Blackmagic RAW, H.264 (1080p proxy, 8-bit 4:2:0) |
| Log | Blackmagic Film Gen 5 | Blackmagic Film Gen 5 |
| Built-in ND | None — use lens filters or a matte box | None — use lens filters or a matte box |
| XLR inputs | 1 | 1 |
| SDI out | 12G-SDI | 12G-SDI |
| HDMI | Not on this body | Not on this body |
| Timecode | Yes | Yes |
| Dual native ISO | Not supported | Yes |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only | Manual focus only |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Battery | Sony BP-U · Sony BP-U | Sony BP-U · Sony BP-U |
| Media | CFexpress Type B + CFexpress Type B + SSD / media module (USB-C) | CFexpress Type B + CFexpress Type B + SSD / media module (USB-C) |
| Record limit | No limit (cinema camera) | No limit (cinema camera) |
| Lens mount | ARRI PL | ARRI PL |
| Body weight | 1840 g | 1750 gBest |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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