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
Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
FP2 is 10.8 years newer.
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Wins
FP2
Wins
sd Quattro
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- Bsd Quattro has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AFP2 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- Bsd Quattro has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 370 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
FP2 is 35mm narrower, 24mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than sd Quattro.
FP2 is 165 g lighter than sd Quattro.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm FP2 · 91mm sd Quattro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FP2
112 × 71 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.
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
FP2
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FP2 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Weight
460 g vs 625 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro
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 147, 95.1, 90.8
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only sd Quattro supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only sd Quattro supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only sd Quattro supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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)
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, FP2 or sd Quattro?
sd Quattro scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FP2 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the FP2 and sd Quattro?
FP2 is 24.5 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the sd Quattro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FP2 and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?
FP2 does not have IBIS, while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the FP2 or the sd Quattro?
FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the FP2 and sd Quattro?
FP2 weighs 460 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the FP2 is 165 g lighter.
Do the FP2 and sd Quattro record 4K video?
FP2: 4K up to 59.94p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FP2 and sd Quattro weather sealed?
FP2: Yes. sd Quattro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the FP2 and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the sd Quattro the edge.
How much does each cost?
FP2 launched at $2,199 and sd Quattro at $999. The sd Quattro is $1,200 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.