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
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
FP2 is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
FP2
Wins
FX2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BFX2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AFP2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- BFX2 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
FX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
FP2 is 26mm narrower, 27mm shorter, and 47mm thinner than FX2.
FP2 is 260 g lighter than FX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm FP2 · 88mm FX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FP2
112 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX2
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
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FP2: mount data unavailable
FX2
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Weight
460 g vs 720 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only FX2 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX2 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)
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, FP2 or FX2?
FX2 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for FP2 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the FP2 and FX2?
FP2 is 24.5 MP and FX2 is 33 MP, so the FX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FP2 and FX2 have in-body image stabilization?
FP2 does not have IBIS, while FX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the FP2 or the FX2?
FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic. FX2 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the FP2 and FX2?
FP2 weighs 460 g and FX2 weighs 720 g, so the FP2 is 260 g lighter.
Do the FP2 and FX2 record 4K video?
FP2: 4K up to 59.94p. FX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FP2 and FX2 weather sealed?
FP2: Yes. FX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the FP2 and 640 shots for the FX2, giving the FX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
FP2 launched at $2,199 and FX2 at $2,499. The FP2 is $300 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.