JVC
GY-HC500U
Connected Cam 1-inch camcorder with 20x zoom, 4K60p ProRes 422 10-bit, HLG/J-Log1, 3G-SDI, weather sealing, and SRT streaming.
$3,395
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
fp L is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
GY-HC500U
Wins
fp L
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- Bfp L has higher AF frame coverage (90 % vs 0 %)
- AGY-HC500U has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 12 frames)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 9.35 MP)
- AGY-HC500U has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 240 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGY-HC500U
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
GY-HC500U is 21mm wider, 21mm taller, and 27mm thicker than fp L.
GY-HC500U is 153 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm GY-HC500U · 45mm fp L
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GY-HC500U
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 70 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GY-HC500U
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GY-HC500U
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GY-HC500U
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
90 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Resolution
61 MP vs 9.35 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
Weight
427 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GY-HC500U
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 20x f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K60p Apple ProRes 422 internal
- ✓HLG / J-Log1 HDR
- ✓3G-SDI + weather-resistant body
- ✓SRT / RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Heavy at 3.6 kg configured
- –SSD ProRes needs optional adapter
- –Premium over GY-HM250
- –9.35MP effective sensor
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GY-HC500U or fp L?
GY-HC500U scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the GY-HC500U and fp L?
GY-HC500U is 9.35 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GY-HC500U and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
GY-HC500U has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GY-HC500U or the fp L?
GY-HC500U reaches 20 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GY-HC500U and fp L?
GY-HC500U weighs 580 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 153 g lighter.
Do the GY-HC500U and fp L record 4K video?
GY-HC500U: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the GY-HC500U and fp L weather sealed?
GY-HC500U: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GY-HC500U and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the GY-HC500U the edge.
How much does each cost?
GY-HC500U launched at $3,395 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $896 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of JVC and Sigma press materials.