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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
FP2 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
FP2
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BAlpha 7 V 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
FP2 is 18mm narrower, 25mm shorter, and 41mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
FP2 is 235 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm FP2 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FP2
112 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FP2: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 -4 EV — lower is better
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 51,200 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Weight
460 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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)
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 sports, FP2 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 9.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for FP2 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the FP2 and Alpha 7 V?
FP2 is 24.5 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FP2 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
FP2 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the FP2 or the Alpha 7 V?
FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the FP2 and Alpha 7 V?
FP2 weighs 460 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the FP2 is 235 g lighter.
Do the FP2 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
FP2: 4K up to 59.94p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FP2 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
FP2: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the FP2 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
FP2 launched at $2,199 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The FP2 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sigma and Sony press materials.