I got my hands on both cameras and decided to do a quick, crude test.
please excuse the messy basement! We moved earlier this year.
The Komodo is always on TOP and the 12k is always on BOTTOM.
Komodo specs: 6k 17:9 R3D MQ 800 ISO
12k specs: 8k 17:9 BRAW 8:1 800 ISO (highlight recovery ON)
(it was around the same data rate, to judge 'fairly', but it was more to see how they handle card space)
detail and highlight colored by
Adam Langdon, on Flickr
detail and highlight by
Adam Langdon, on Flickr
lowlight mixed light by
Adam Langdon, on Flickr
ll ml zoomed in by
Adam Langdon, on Flickr
zoomed in 2 by
Adam Langdon, on Flickr
zoomed in highlights by
Adam Langdon, on Flickr
CONCLUSIONS:
the Komodo has a better highlight roll-off, but it's really close and only in extreme scenarios do you see the advantage.
The 12k has way more shadow detail and a 'brighter' image, perhaps 'less stretched' than the RED in Log.
both can match incredibly well!
The noise pattern is pretty close to even, when you turn OFF the Chroma Noise Reduction in the RAW tab for the Komodo.
URSA Mini 4.6k & Pocket 6k Pro - SLR Magic APO Microprimes - Blazar Remus Anamorphics - Aputure Lighting