Comparison spec sheet for C300 mii, FS7, URSA, URSA mini, and C100 mii

[Jonesy Jones]

For your convenience, attached is a comparison spec sheet that I created for what I consider 'current' video cameras that would find there place above a DSLR camera, but below a RED package. By all means let me know if I have added incorrect data or left out relevant info. I will edit the chart and resubmit. 

I have highlighted in yellow some of the specs that jump out to me.

I realize the '$/minute' line is unusual, but it's my attempt at making that info an 'apples to apples' comparison.

EDIT: Added Global shutter and HD fps. Have decided to leave out Kinefinity.

EDIT #2: Updated C300 and C100 top handle info. C100 DR. Interchangeable mounts for C300. Upgradeable sensor for URSA. Changed the 'RAW' line to 'Internal RAW' line. Added 'External RAW' line, and other than this line, I am going to stay away from external devices for this comparison. As soon as you factor external recorders, displays, or external anything the scenarios become infinite and the costs become distorted. The media type and costs may change as well. Those possibilities are fun to consider, but I can see that becoming way too messy for one chart.

EDIT #3 (4/23): Changed C300 HD fps to 120. Changed FS7 Max Res to 4K. Changed URSA Max Res fps to 120.

Camera Comparison.pdf

[silvertonesx24]

Nice chart.

If you're comparing super35 cameras, might as well include the Kinefinity 4k and 6k ones

[Jonesy Jones]

Nice chart.

If you're comparing super35 cameras, might as well include the Kinefinity 4k and 6k ones

​Hadn't thought of that. Thank you for that suggestion.

[Jonesy Jones]

I just realized I left off 'Global Shutter'. Will get that one in on the next edit.

[Jimmy]

c300 ii only does 60fps 4k via raw.

1080p slow mo rates would be a nice addition.

[IronFilm]

Having max fps at max resolution is nice, but also include max fps at FHD/HD too please!

[silvertonesx24]

The $/min is a great consideration for this as well, never something I really thought of much before, but the difference between 25c/min and $31/min is enormous.

[AaronChicago]

Someone please stop me! I'm thinking of buying a C100 mark II!

[tosvus]

Great Chart! Maybe a similar chart for one step down in sensor size etc? I'd like to see BMPCC, the new Micro Cinema, the Cinema camera and the Digital Bolex, and maybe others that are more "cinematic" oriented and not in dslr form.

[Jonesy Jones]

The $/min is a great consideration for this as well, never something I really thought of much before, but the difference between 25c/min and $31/min is enormous.

​Keep in mind though, you can record in HD on the other cams and achieve the same great $/minute, even on the URSA's.

[silvertonesx24]

​Keep in mind though, you can record in HD on the other cams and achieve the same great $/minute, even on the URSA's.

​True of course, it's just a strong consideration when moving up to production cameras. Some things don't translate from the DSLR world, and storage space (and more importantly- storage and backup methods) is one of them.

[AaronChicago]

C100 comes with a top handle.

[Guest Ebrahim Saadawi]

Great list!

Just add these:

-C100 and C300 both have a top handle.

-C100 mkII DR is 12-13 stops

-FS7 and C300ii both do have raw externally, must be mentioned

-max frame rate of both cameras change when recording externally, C300II goes to 60P in 4K, and fs7 goes to 240p in 2k, also must be mentioned

-The full URSA has upgrade-able sensor (mini does not, and all the others)

mounts

-The C300 has interchangeable EF and PL mounts 

-C100 has native EF mount

-URSA has PL and EF mounts (non interchangeble unless you hange the sensor)

-FS7 has E-mount, which can adapt to EF & PL if user is comfortable with adapters, plus it's the only one that can takes a SB and efectively be FF

These are all extremely important information for buyers.

[Guest Ebrahim Saadawi]

Oh and correction, C300II does 120p at HD not 60P. 

[Jonesy Jones]

Updated chart.

[Guest Ebrahim Saadawi]

okay perfect now but almoooost. Just add Yes to both ursas under external raw (both output raw through 12G SDI) and Maximum frame rate of C300II under 1080p is 120p not 60p. 

[j.f.r.]

Someone please stop me! I'm thinking of buying a C100 mark II!

​It'll probably be the camera you make the most "Money" with........

Based on iso alone Blackmagic Camera's are unusable in anything outside of well lit scenes or sunny days which many many times you simply don't have the "luxury" as an independent filmmaker.

[Jonesy Jones]

Based on iso alone Blackmagic Camera's are unusable in anything outside of well lit scenes or sunny days which many many times you simply don't have the "luxury" as an independent filmmaker.

Yes. Blackmagic cameras are more or less designed for similar purposes as an Alexa or Red.

[j.f.r.]

Yes. Blackmagic cameras are more or less designed for similar purposes as an Alexa or Red.

​I work with Alexa and RED , very different cameras than what Blackmagic is. People have honestly lost their minds comparing Alexa to Blackmagic........

[Jonesy Jones]

​I work with Alexa and RED , very different cameras than what Blackmagic is. People have honestly lost their minds comparing Alexa to Blackmagic........

​Didn't say they are on the same level. I said they were designed for similar purposes, which is accurate.