Sigma
fp
Minimalist full-frame box camera for creative stills and video.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
fp L is 2 years newer.
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Wins
fp
Wins
fp L
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bfp L has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- Afp has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 12 frames)
- Afp has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 240 shots)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Afp has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
fp is 25mm wider, 28mm taller, and 43mm thicker than fp L.
fp is 293 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm fp · 45mm fp L
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
fp
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 70 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
fp
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp
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
fp
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
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only fp L supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only fp L supports it
Internal RAW video
Only fp L supports it
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.
fp
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique concept
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –24MP
- –Poor ergonomics for long shoots
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, fp or fp L?
fp L scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for fp — 10fps burst — solid for most action.
What's the resolution difference between the fp and fp L?
fp is 24.2 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the fp and fp L?
fp does not have IBIS, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the fp or the fp L?
fp reaches 11 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the fp and fp L?
fp weighs 720 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 293 g lighter.
Do the fp and fp L record 4K video?
fp: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the fp and fp L weather sealed?
fp: No. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the fp and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the fp the edge.
How much does each cost?
fp launched at $1,899 and fp L at $2,499. The fp is $600 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.