Sigma
fp
Minimalist full-frame box camera for creative stills and video.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
fp is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
fp
Wins
sd Quattro
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- Afp has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- Afp has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- Bsd Quattro has higher EVF magnification (1.09 × vs 0.78 ×)
- Bsd Quattro has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 11 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
sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
fp is 9mm narrower and 3mm thinner than sd Quattro but it is also 3mm taller.
fp is 95 g heavier than sd Quattro.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm fp · 91mm sd Quattro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
fp
138 × 98 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
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp
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
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp supports it
Wi-Fi
Only fp supports it
Bluetooth
Only fp supports it
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Animal / bird AF
Only sd Quattro supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only sd Quattro supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only sd Quattro supports it
Weather sealing
Only sd Quattro supports it
Touchscreen
Only sd Quattro supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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
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 wildlife, fp or sd Quattro?
sd Quattro scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for fp — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the fp and sd Quattro?
fp is 24.2 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the sd Quattro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the fp and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?
fp does not have IBIS, while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the fp or the sd Quattro?
fp reaches 11 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the fp and sd Quattro?
fp weighs 720 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the sd Quattro is 95 g lighter.
Do the fp and sd Quattro record 4K video?
fp: 4K up to 60p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the fp and sd Quattro weather sealed?
fp: No. sd Quattro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the fp and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the sd Quattro the edge.
How much does each cost?
fp launched at $1,899 and sd Quattro at $999. The sd Quattro is $900 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.