Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 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 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
fp L
Wins
FP2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Afp L has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- Afp L has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFP2 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 12 frames)
- BFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- Afp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.5 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
fp L is 1mm shorter than FP2 but it is also 1mm wider and 4mm thicker.
fp L is 33 g lighter than FP2.
Depth (front-to-back): 45mm fp L · 41mm FP2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
fp L
113 × 70 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.
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
fp L
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only fp L supports it
Reasons to choose
FP2
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
370 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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 wildlife, fp L or FP2?
fp L scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FP2 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the fp L and FP2?
fp L is 61 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the fp L and FP2?
fp L does not have IBIS, while FP2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the fp L or the FP2?
fp L reaches 10 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the fp L and FP2?
fp L weighs 427 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the fp L is 33 g lighter.
Do the fp L and FP2 record 4K video?
fp L: 4K up to 29.97p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the fp L and FP2 weather sealed?
fp L: Yes. FP2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 240 shots (CIPA) for the fp L and 370 shots for the FP2, giving the FP2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
fp L launched at $2,499 and FP2 at $2,199. The FP2 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sigma press materials.