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
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FP2 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
FP2
Wins
FX5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFP2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- BFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFP2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
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
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FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
FP2 is 20mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 46mm thinner than FX5.
FP2 is 274 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm FP2 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FP2
112 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FP2: mount data unavailable
FX5
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Weight
460 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 119.88 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓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)
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, FP2 or FX5?
FX5 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for FP2 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the FP2 and FX5?
FP2 is 24.5 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FP2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FP2 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
FP2 does not have IBIS, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FP2 and FX5?
FP2 weighs 460 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FP2 is 274 g lighter.
Do the FP2 and FX5 record 4K video?
FP2: 4K up to 59.94p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FP2 and FX5 weather sealed?
FP2: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FP2 launched at $2,199 and FX5 at $4,899. The FP2 is $2,700 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.