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Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp2

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The fp L wins 2 of 6 scored specs (resolution, weight); the fp2 wins 4 (burst, max video, battery (cipa)). The fp L isn't sold new at the stores we track. The fp2 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.
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4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, max video, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Sigma fp L112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3 mm · 427 g
  • Sigma fp2112.8 × 69.9 × 41.8 mm · 446 g

Where they differ

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PRICE & SCORE
CameraFits score6.17.2BEST
PHOTO
Resolution61 MPBEST24.5 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.10 fps20 fpsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.Electronic only, 1/8000Electronic only, 1/25600
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People · down to −5 EVPeople, animals, birds · down to −5 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K6KBEST
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p4K 120p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60pNone, full width
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.12-bit CinemaDNG—
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.NoneL-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.CinemaDNG 8/10/12-bit internal; 12-bit RAW over HDMI (ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW)ProRes RAW HQ / ProRes RAW 12-bit (internal, up to 6K 30p)
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.240 shots370 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.427 gBEST446 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.FixedTilting