Sigma unveils FP2: $2,199 modular full-frame camera with 24.5MP BSI sensor and tilting LCD
Seven years after the original fp, Sigma introduces an upgraded 24.5-megapixel partially stacked sensor, articulated display, 70GB internal storage, and 30% longer battery life while retaining its ultra-compact modular footprint.
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Seven years after pioneering modular ultra-compact photography with the original fp, Sigma has officially unveiled the Sigma FP2, an ambitious second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera designed to address the ergonomic and thermal limitations of its predecessor without sacrificing its pocketable form factor.
The core engineering advancement in the FP2 centers on a newly developed 24.5-megapixel, partially stacked, back-illuminated (BSI) full-frame CMOS sensor. While representing a nominal 0.1-megapixel decrease from the previous 24.6-megapixel chip, the stacked architecture dramatically accelerates sensor readout speeds. This architectural shift significantly mitigates rolling shutter distortion in stills—a vital fix given the FP2's continued reliance on an electronic-only shutter—while elevating continuous burst shooting to 20 frames per second. Video performance has similarly expanded, supporting uncropped 6K capture at up to 60 frames per second and cropped 4K at 120 frames per second.
Ergonomically, Sigma answered community feedback by replacing the fixed display with a 3.2-inch, 2.1-million-dot tilting touchscreen that articulates upward and downward. Beyond facilitating awkward shooting angles, the articulated mechanism pulls the display away from the magnesium alloy chassis, improving ambient passive airflow and extending continuous video recording times. Connectivity has also matured: the fragile micro-HDMI connector has been replaced by a full-size HDMI port, accompanied by dual USB-C interfaces—one dedicated to camera power and accessories, and a secondary 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 port capable of piping Apple ProRes RAW video directly to external solid-state drives.
Despite integrating 70GB of high-speed onboard flash storage alongside its single SD slot and increasing battery capacity by 30 percent (rated for 370 shots or 130 minutes of video), the FP2 body weight grew by just six grams to 376 grams. U.S. retail availability begins November 11, with the camera body priced at $2,199, or $2,749 bundled with either Sigma's new 5.76-million-dot EVF-21 electronic viewfinder or an I-series 50mm F2 DG prime lens.
Our take: The Sigma FP2 proves that full-frame sensors do not require bulky DSLR-proportioned chassis. By adding internal storage, full-size HDMI, and ProRes RAW SSD recording, Sigma has transformed an eccentric cine-rig into a formidable hybrid field camera.