Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
fp L is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
fp L
Wins
sd Quattro
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Afp L has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- Bsd Quattro has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 12 frames)
- Afp L has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- Bsd Quattro has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 240 shots)
- Afp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 29 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
sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
fp L is 34mm narrower, 25mm shorter, and 46mm thinner than sd Quattro.
fp L is 198 g lighter than sd Quattro.
Depth (front-to-back): 45mm fp L · 91mm sd Quattro
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
sd Quattro
147 × 95 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
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
364 mm² area
2.4× 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
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
Resolution
61 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Internal RAW video
Only fp L supports it
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only sd Quattro supports it
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.09 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
sd Quattro
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High acutance
- ✓Distinct rendering
Cons
- –Slow
- –Poor high ISO
- –SA mount limited
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, fp L or sd Quattro?
fp L scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for sd Quattro — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the fp L and sd Quattro?
fp L is 61 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the fp L and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?
fp L does not have IBIS, while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the fp L or the sd Quattro?
fp L reaches 10 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the fp L and sd Quattro?
fp L weighs 427 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the fp L is 198 g lighter.
Do the fp L and sd Quattro record 4K video?
fp L: 4K up to 29.97p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the fp L and sd Quattro weather sealed?
fp L: Yes. sd Quattro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 240 shots (CIPA) for the fp L and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the sd Quattro the edge.
How much does each cost?
fp L launched at $2,499 and sd Quattro at $999. The sd Quattro is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sigma press materials.