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 H
Foveon sensor APS-H body with unique color rendering for stills purists.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2016
FP2 is 10.7 years newer.
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Wins
FP2
Wins
sd Quattro H
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AFP2 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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 H
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
FP2 is 26mm narrower, 27mm shorter, and 47mm thinner than sd Quattro H.
FP2 is 60 g lighter than sd Quattro H.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm FP2 · 88mm sd Quattro H
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 H
138 × 98 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 H
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
sd Quattro H
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× 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
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — 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
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro H
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 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only sd Quattro H supports it
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
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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 H
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High detail per pixel
- ✓Distinct look
Cons
- –Slow operation
- –Poor low light
- –Limited lens range
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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 H?
sd Quattro H 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 H?
FP2 is 24.5 MP and sd Quattro H is 44.8 MP, so the sd Quattro H captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FP2 and sd Quattro H have in-body image stabilization?
FP2 does not have IBIS, while sd Quattro H has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the FP2 or the sd Quattro H?
FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic. sd Quattro H reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the FP2 and sd Quattro H?
FP2 weighs 460 g and sd Quattro H weighs 520 g, so the FP2 is 60 g lighter.
Do the FP2 and sd Quattro H record 4K video?
FP2: 4K up to 59.94p. sd Quattro H: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FP2 and sd Quattro H weather sealed?
FP2: Yes. sd Quattro H: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the FP2 and 640 shots for the sd Quattro H, giving the sd Quattro H the edge.
How much does each cost?
FP2 launched at $2,199 and sd Quattro H at $1,299. The sd Quattro H is $900 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.