Sigma
BF
Minimalist full-frame L-mount body with large top screen and unique design.
$1,999
Released Apr 2024
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Released Jul 2021
BF is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
BF
Wins
fp L
17 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
BF
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
BF and fp L share virtually identical body dimensions.
BF and fp L weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm BF · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
BF
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
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
BF
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
fp L
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
BF
Pros
- ✓Unique design
- ✓Full-frame
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Niche ergonomics
- –Limited controls
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, BF or fp L?
fp L scores 9.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for BF — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the BF and fp L?
BF is 24.2 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the BF and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
BF has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the BF or the fp L?
BF reaches 15 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the BF and fp L?
Both bodies weigh roughly 720 g.
Do the BF and fp L record 4K video?
BF: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.
Are the BF and fp L weather sealed?
BF: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the BF and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.
How much does each cost?
BF launched at $1,999 and fp L at $2,499. The BF is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.