| Helix | Helix Jr. | |
| Weight (3 axis handheld Al ver. – no battery) | 6.5 lbs | 5.25 lbs | 
| Weight (3 axis handheld Mg ver. – no battery) | 5.4 lbs | 4.25 lbs | 
| Weight capacity | 16 lbs | 10 – 12 lbs | 
| Overall width | 20.5″ | 16″ | 
| JuiceBox battery | 5200 mAh optional | 2600 mAh included | 
| Bluetooth/WiFi module included | X | X | 
| 2nd operator mode (includes RC receiver) | Optional | Optional | 
| LEMO power outputs | 3 | 2 | 
| SDI pass-through | X | |
| Use as Pan/Tilt Head | X | X | 
| 1 Axis Mode | X | |
| Works with 4th axis | X | |
| SteadiCam mountable | X | |
| EasyRig mountable (with 4th axis) | X | |
| BaseCam 32bit processor board | X | X | 
| Multiple IMU sensors | X | X | 
| Aluminum frame available | X | X | 
| Magnesium frame available | X | X | 
| Helicopter mountable | X | X | 
| Small camera support (DSLR and mirrorless) | X | X | 
| Large camera support (RED and SONY F55) | X | |
| Tripod quick-release TaG receiver compatible | X | X |