Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
Sigma
sd Quattro H
Foveon sensor APS-H body with unique color rendering for stills purists.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2016
fp L is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
fp L
Wins
sd Quattro H
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro H has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 12 frames)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 240 shots)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 10 fps)
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 H
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
fp L is 25mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 43mm thinner than sd Quattro H.
fp L is 93 g lighter than sd Quattro H.
Depth (front-to-back): 45mm fp L · 88mm sd Quattro H
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 H
138 × 98 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 H
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
sd Quattro H
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Internal RAW video
Only fp L supports it
Resolution
61 MP vs 44.8 MP — higher is better
Weight
427 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro H
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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 H supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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 H
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High detail per pixel
- ✓Distinct look
Cons
- –Slow operation
- –Poor low light
- –Limited lens range
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, fp L or sd Quattro H?
sd Quattro H scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the fp L and sd Quattro H?
fp L is 61 MP and sd Quattro H is 44.8 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the fp L and sd Quattro H have in-body image stabilization?
fp L does not have IBIS, while sd Quattro H has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the fp L or the sd Quattro H?
fp L reaches 10 fps electronic. sd Quattro H reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the fp L and sd Quattro H?
fp L weighs 427 g and sd Quattro H weighs 520 g, so the fp L is 93 g lighter.
Do the fp L and sd Quattro H record 4K video?
fp L: 4K up to 29.97p. sd Quattro H: 4K up to 60p.
Are the fp L and sd Quattro H weather sealed?
fp L: Yes. sd Quattro H: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 240 shots (CIPA) for the fp L and 640 shots for the sd Quattro H, giving the sd Quattro H the edge.
How much does each cost?
fp L launched at $2,499 and sd Quattro H at $1,299. The sd Quattro H is $1,200 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.