Sigma announced the Sigma FP2 on 23 October 2026. It is almost exactly the size of the 2019 fp, but nearly everything inside has changed: a 24.5 MP partially stacked sensor, phase-detection AF, a tilting screen, 6K open gate and ProRes RAW video, 70 GB of internal memory and about 30% more battery. It goes on sale on 11 November at US$2,199 / ¥346,500 body only.
I shoot with an fp L, so I compared the FP2 with the fp and fp L using Sigma’s official specifications: what got better, and what didn’t change.
At a glance
- Sensor: 24.5 MP partially stacked CMOS. Faster readout means less rolling shutter and 20 fps bursts
- AF: contrast-detect (fp) → phase-detect + contrast, with people, dog, cat and bird detection and Eye AF
- Screen: fixed → tilting (90° up, 45° down); the new EVF-21 viewfinder (5.76M dots) is optional
- Video: 4K 30p → 6K open gate 60p, ProRes RAW (up to 6K 30p), 10-bit L-Log
- Storage and power: 70 GB internal memory, new BP-91 battery for about 370 shots (fp 280, fp L 240)
- Unchanged: no mechanical shutter (flash sync 1/50s), and stabilization is electronic, for video only
- Not an fp L successor: Sigma says there are no plans for a high-resolution model right now
Sigma fp vs fp L vs FP2 specifications
| fp (2019) | fp L (2021) | FP2 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.6 MP BSI CMOS | 61 MP BSI CMOS | 24.5 MP partially stacked CMOS |
| AF | Contrast detect | Phase + contrast | Phase + contrast, subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds) |
| ISO (standard) | 100–25600 | 100–25600 | 100–102400 |
| Shutter | Electronic, 1/8000–30s | Electronic, 1/8000–30s | Electronic, 1/25600–30s |
| Flash sync | 1/30s | 1/15s | 1/50s |
| Burst | ≈18 fps (12-frame buffer) | ≈10 fps | ≈20 fps (200 JPEG / 180 DNG) |
| Video | UHD 4K 30p, CinemaDNG | UHD 4K 30p, CinemaDNG | 6K open gate 60p, ProRes RAW, H.265, L-Log |
| Screen | 3.15″ 2.1M dots | 3.15″ 2.1M dots | 3.15″ 2.1M dots, tilting |
| Viewfinder | None (accessories) | EVF-11 (optional / kit) | EVF-21 5.76M-dot OLED (optional / kit) |
| Storage | SD (UHS-II), SSD | SD (UHS-II), SSD | 70 GB internal + SD (UHS-II), SSD |
| HDMI · USB | HDMI Type D (1.4), USB-C | HDMI Type D, USB-C | HDMI Type A (2.1), 2× USB-C |
| Battery | BP-51, ≈280 shots | BP-51, ≈240 shots | BP-91, ≈370 shots |
| Size | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3 mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3 mm | 112.8 × 69.9 × 41.8 mm |
| Weight (body / with battery and card) | 370 g / 422 g | 375 g / 427 g | 376 g / 460 g |
What’s better on the FP2
All the stills below come from the scenes in Sigma’s official video “Features – Sigma FP2” that show each feature, with the timestamp in each caption.
1. Partially stacked sensor: less rolling shutter, 20 fps
The fp series has never had a mechanical shutter, so sensor readout speed has always been the limit: rolling-shutter skew on fast subjects and slow flash sync are the classic examples.
The FP2 switches to a faster-reading partially stacked sensor, which cuts this down a lot. Bursts run at 20 fps for up to 200 JPEGs or 180 DNGs, flash sync is now 1/50s (fp 1/30s, fp L 1/15s), and the electronic shutter tops out at 1/25,600s.
2. Phase-detection AF and subject detection, finally
The original fp only had contrast-detect AF, which was slow and hunted back and forth in video. The FP2 adds phase-detection AF plus people, dog, cat and bird detection with Eye AF. Sigma says AF is 35% faster in bright light and 80% faster in low light. (Digicame Watch, in Japanese)
My fp L already has hybrid AF with phase detection, but in practice it fell short: in portraits the focus was sometimes just slightly off, and in dim light it clearly struggled to lock on. (At the Sigma Talk Concert, many of my hurried shots missed focus too.) That’s why the FP2’s AF upgrade matters to me.
3. A tilting screen and the new EVF-21
The fp and fp L have fixed screens. The FP2’s screen tilts up 90° and down 45°, and reviews note that moving the screen away from the body also helps cooling during long video takes.
The viewfinder is still optional, but the new EVF-21 is a 0.5″ 5.76M-dot OLED connected over a single USB-C cable. There is also a 2.5× loupe for the screen (LVF-21).
4. Video: 6K open gate, ProRes RAW, L-Log
- 6K open gate using the whole sensor, up to 60p (not with electronic stabilization)
- 4K 60p, 4K 120p with a crop, 2K 120p
- ProRes RAW / ProRes RAW HQ up to 6K 30p, H.264 and H.265, 10-bit L-Log (up to 14.1 stops with full-frame 4K L-Log)
- 32-bit float audio (with the HU-21 hot shoe unit and Panasonic’s XLR adapter)
- Director’s Viewfinder framing for ARRI ALEXA 35 and Sony VENICE 2 / BURANO, plus desqueeze for anamorphic lenses
RAW video on the fp and fp L meant CinemaDNG, with big files that were a hassle to handle; ProRes RAW and H.265 widen the options. Note that ProRes RAW is recorded only to an external SSD over USB-C. H.264, H.265 and L-Log can go to the SD card or the 70 GB internal memory. (Film and Digital Times)
5. 70 GB of internal memory and a bigger battery
Forgot your card? You can still shoot to about 70 GB of internal memory (ProRes RAW excepted). The new BP-91 battery is rated for about 370 shots or about 130 minutes of video, roughly 30% more than the fp, and USB PD charging and power both work.
6. Full-size HDMI, two USB-C ports, a new hot shoe
Micro HDMI (Type D) becomes full-size HDMI (Type A, 2.1), and there are now two USB-C ports: the upper one (USB 2.0) for the viewfinder and mics, the lower one (USB 3.2) for SSDs. The optional HU-21 hot shoe unit follows the OM SYSTEM / LUMIX standard, so their flashes and mics work.
7. A Color button and 13 color modes
Color modes, the fp series’ signature, now have a dedicated Color button. There are 13: Standard, Rich, Calm, Powder Blue, Warm Gold, Teal and Orange, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Forest Green, Sunset Red, Cinema, 709 Look and Monochrome.
8. A thinner body, now weather-sealed
Width and height are the same, but depth drops from 45.3 mm to 41.8 mm. The body weighs 376 g, almost the same as the fp (370 g); with the bigger battery and a card it’s 460 g. It is dust- and splash-resistant for light rain, and the STILL/CINE switch is still there.
What didn’t change, and the drawbacks
- Still no mechanical shutter. Flash sync improved to 1/50s, but it’s still a limit if you use studio flash a lot.
- No in-body stabilization. Electronic stabilization works for video only (more on why below).
- There are 13 color modes, fewer than the fp’s 16 according to DPReview’s comparison.
- No dedicated headphone jack; headphones connect over USB-C.
- The battery changes to a new model (BP-91). Sigma’s materials don’t say whether the old BP-51 works.
- No high-resolution model planned. CEO Kazuto Yamaki said Sigma doesn’t intend to chase specs with a high-resolution model right now. (Digicame Watch)
Why do video-focused cameras often skip IBIS?
Plenty of high-end, video-oriented cameras have no in-body image stabilization (IBIS). I couldn’t find an official statement from Sigma on why the FP2 doesn’t have it, but interviews, reviews and teardowns point to these reasons:
- Heat: the fp series is built around pulling heat away from the sensor, and Sigma has said this structure is what makes 4K RAW recording possible (EOSHD interview). IBIS lets the sensor float and move, which makes it much harder to cool, and the FP2 records 6K and ProRes RAW.
- Size: the magnets and coils of an IBIS unit need space. Reviews name the missing mechanical shutter and IBIS as reasons the fp could be so small.
- How video is shot: film and commercial sets use gimbals, tripods and rigs, where IBIS isn’t needed, and IBIS can fight a gimbal’s stabilization and add micro-jitter. Cinema cameras such as ARRI and RED don’t have IBIS either.
- A fixed sensor: keeping the sensor fixed keeps the lens-to-sensor distance and alignment constant. Teardowns show the fp’s sensor is set precisely with shims (Kolari teardown).
So the FP2 uses electronic stabilization for video only, and on a gimbal its tiny body becomes an advantage (Digital Camera World). For handheld stills, especially at long focal lengths or slow shutter speeds, choose stabilized (OS) lenses.
Price and availability
| Package | US | Japan (Sigma online store) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | US$2,199 | ¥346,500 |
| Kit with 50mm F2 DG Contemporary | US$2,749 | ¥451,000 |
| Kit with EVF-21 viewfinder | US$2,749 | ¥434,500 |
In Korea, Sigma’s distributor Saeki P&C has listed the body and the EVF-21 kit as “coming soon”, with price and date still to be announced (as of 25 October 2026).
The 50mm F1.4 CL DG Contemporary, announced alongside
Sigma also announced the “Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary”, a lens that deliberately keeps some aberrations for a softer rendering, with 14 aperture blades and a metal barrel with a depth-of-field scale. It is due in early spring 2027 for L-mount and E-mount; the price hasn’t been set.
If you already use an fp or fp L
- fp owners: same resolution, but AF, burst, screen, battery and video are better almost across the board. The clearest upgrade case.
- fp L owners: resolution drops from 61 MP to 24.5 MP. If cropping and big prints matter, the fp L is still better; if AF, speed, video or the tilting screen matter, the FP2 wins.
- First-time buyers: for a small full-frame camera that also shoots serious video, it’s the easiest fp to recommend. If you need IBIS or a mechanical shutter, look at other cameras too.
Personally, I’m tempted: the faster readout, the better AF and an officially supported flip (tilting) screen are all things I wanted. But I’ve been so happy with the fp L’s high resolution that giving up 61 MP is what keeps holding me back from switching.
There’s more Sigma in my notes from the Sigma Talk Concert in Seoul, where Kazuto Yamaki talked about the future of the fp line.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Sigma FP2 released, and how much is it?
It goes on sale on 11 November 2026 at US$2,199 (¥346,500 in Japan) for the body.
Is the FP2 the successor to the fp L?
No. It’s closer to a successor to the original fp at a similar resolution, and Sigma says it has no plans for a high-resolution model right now.
Does the FP2 have a mechanical shutter or IBIS?
Neither. It uses an electronic shutter only (flash sync up to 1/50s), and stabilization is electronic and for video only.
Is a viewfinder included?
No. The EVF-21 is sold separately or in the viewfinder kit (US$2,749).
Sources: Sigma FP2 specifications, fp specifications, fp L specifications, Sigma press release, DPReview first look, Digicame Watch launch report (Japanese), Film and Digital Times
This is a translation of my original Korean article: 시그마 FP2 발표 – fp·fp L과 비교해 달라진 점 총정리. Last checked: 25 October 2026.
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