Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sigma
FP2
Pocket-sized L-Mount full-frame body with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps stills, 6K OpenGate / ProRes RAW video, 70GB internal storage, and a Still/Cine mode switch.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2026
FP2 is 5 years newer.
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Wins
Z9
Wins
FP2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 180 frames)
- BFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BFP2 has lower Weight (460 g vs 1160 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
Z9 is 37mm wider, 79mm taller, and 50mm thicker than FP2.
Z9 is 700 g heavier than FP2.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 41mm FP2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FP2
112 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
FP2: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 180 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265/HEVC…
Subject recognition
Adds Dogs, Cats, Cars…
Reasons to choose
FP2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, H.264, H.265
Weight
460 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
FP2
Pros
- ✓World's smallest full-frame body (376g body only)
- ✓24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps electronic burst
- ✓6K OpenGate + ProRes RAW HQ, L-Log, 32-bit float audio
- ✓70GB internal storage + SD UHS-II + USB SSD
- ✓Tilting 3.15" LCD, dust/splash resistant, modular EVF-21
Cons
- –No in-body image stabilization (EIS in video only)
- –No built-in EVF — optional EVF-21 sold separately
- –Electronic shutter only
- –No headphone jack (USB audio only)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z9 or FP2?
Z9 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for FP2 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z9 and FP2?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and FP2 have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while FP2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the FP2?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and FP2?
Z9 weighs 1160 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the FP2 is 700 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and FP2 record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Z9 and FP2 weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. FP2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Z9 and 370 shots for the FP2, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499 and FP2 at $2,199. The FP2 is $3,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sigma press materials.