Sigma FP2 vs. Sigma fp: What’s Changed, and Is It Worth Upgrading?
The Sigma FP2 adds a stacked sensor, 6K open gate, L-Log, better autofocus, and 70GB of internal storage to the original fp’s tiny body. Here’s what changed and whether it’s worth upgrading.
Sigma’s original fp launched in 2019 as a tiny, modular full-frame camera that could work as a stills camera or be built into a cinema rig. It developed a loyal following among indie filmmakers before Sigma discontinued it in June 2025.
The new Sigma FP2 keeps the same idea and rebuilds nearly everything else. Here’s what’s changed, what stayed the same, and whether fp owners should upgrade.
Sensor: Faster Readout, Similar Resolution
The original fp used a 24.6MP full-frame BSI sensor. The FP2 has a similar resolution at 24.5MP, but its new sensor is partially stacked.
The stacked design allows faster readout, which Sigma says reduces rolling shutter distortion. Rolling shutter was one of the original fp’s best-known weaknesses for video, especially with fast pans and handheld movement.
Video: 6K Open Gate and L-Log
The FP2 records 6K open gate in its CINE mode, capturing the full sensor area for reframing between horizontal and vertical. The original fp topped out at 4K UHD.
The FP2 also adds L-Log, licensed from Leica, with up to 14.1 stops of dynamic range in 4K full-frame L-Log. Sigma also lists ProRes RAW support.
For exposure targets when shooting log, see How to Expose S-Log3, C-Log2, and N-Log Without Guesswork.
Autofocus: A Real Upgrade
The original fp used contrast-detect autofocus with 49 focus points, which many video shooters found too slow or unreliable for anything beyond manual focus.
Sigma says the FP2’s autofocus is faster and more accurate, with better low-light performance and subject detection that now includes birds. For fp owners who mostly shot manual focus, this could change how they use the camera.
Storage: 70GB Built In
The original fp recorded to SD cards or an external SSD over USB. The FP2 adds 70GB of internal storage alongside its SD slot.
If the SD card fills during a take, the FP2 keeps recording to internal storage. That’s a practical safety net, especially for raw recording.
Viewfinder and Audio
Neither camera has a built-in viewfinder. The FP2 adds a new optional EVF-21, a 0.5-inch, 5.76-million-dot OLED viewfinder that clips on over USB-C and tilts up to 90 degrees.
The FP2 can also record 32-bit float audio with Sigma’s optional HU-21 hot shoe unit and Panasonic’s XLR or microphone accessories.
New Cinema Tools
The FP2 adds a Director’s Viewfinder mode that simulates framing for the ARRI ALEXA 35 and Sony Venice 2 and Burano, plus a desqueeze mode for anamorphic lenses. Both are useful when the FP2 is part of a larger production.
Size and Weight: Almost Identical
The FP2 stays nearly the same size as the original. It’s slightly slimmer at about 41.8mm deep, compared with 45.3mm for the fp, and slightly heavier at 388g body only, compared with 370g.
Both use the L-Mount, so any L-Mount lenses from an fp setup carry over. For lens picks, see Sigma FP2 Lens Guide: The Best L-Mount Lenses for Video and Photo.
What’s Still Missing
Sigma’s announcement doesn’t list in-body image stabilization, which the original fp also lacked. Handheld shooters will still need stabilized lenses, a gimbal, or electronic stabilization.
Frame rates and the full codec list for the FP2 haven’t been published yet, so it’s not yet clear how it handles high-frame-rate recording.
Price
The original fp launched at $1,899 body only. The FP2 is $2,199 body only, or $2,749 with either the 50mm f/2 lens or the EVF-21 viewfinder. It ships November 11.
Competitive Context
For buyers who aren’t upgrading from an fp, the FP2’s main competition is Sony’s FX3. For a full comparison, see Sigma FP2 or Sony FX3? What Actually Separates These Tiny Full-Frame Cinema Cameras.
With the original fp discontinued, used fp bodies may also become a lower-cost way into the system.
The Signal in the Noise
For fp owners who shoot video, the FP2 addresses most of the original’s biggest complaints: rolling shutter, slow autofocus, limited log options, and storage. The addition of 6K open gate and internal storage makes it a much more capable cinema camera in nearly the same body.
For fp owners who mainly shoot stills, or who’ve already built workflows around the fp’s limits, the upgrade is less pressing. The FP2 still lacks a built-in viewfinder and, based on Sigma’s announcement, in-body stabilization.
Are you upgrading from the fp, or sticking with what you have? Share your reasons in the comments.
Specs & Pricing
| Sigma FP2 | Sigma fp (2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price at launch | $2,199 (body) | $1,899 (body) |
| Sensor | 24.5MP partially stacked | 24.6MP BSI |
| Max video | 6K open gate (CINE mode) | 4K UHD |
| Log | L-Log, up to 14.1 stops | Not listed |
| Raw | ProRes RAW | See notes |
| Autofocus | Improved, with subject detection | Contrast-detect, 49 points |
| Storage | 70GB internal + SD | SD + external SSD via USB |
| Viewfinder | Optional EVF-21 (OLED) | None built in |
| IBIS | Not listed | None |
| Weight (body) | 388g | 370g |
| Depth | ~41.8mm | ~45.3mm |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Status | Ships November 11, 2026 | Discontinued June 2025 |
