Sigma’s FP2 is now available, bringing a major internal overhaul to the company’s ultra-compact full-frame camera concept. The new model pairs a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor with faster autofocus, 6K open-gate video and 70GB of internal storage, while keeping the modular body that defined the original fp.
US pricing starts at US$2,199 for the body. Bundles with either the 50mm F2 DG Contemporary lens or the new EVF-21 electronic viewfinder cost US$2,749. Sales began on 11 November 2026 through authorised Sigma retailers. Malaysian pricing and availability have not been announced.
A faster sensor improves both stills and video
The partially stacked CMOS sensor is designed to read out data faster than the conventional chip in the original fp. Sigma says this reduces rolling-shutter distortion and supports continuous shooting at up to 20 frames per second for as many as 200 frames in a burst.
Autofocus has also been updated for better speed, accuracy and low-light performance, with subject detection covering people, animals and birds. These are manufacturer claims, and performance across different lenses, movement patterns and lighting will need to be judged through independent tests.
The camera still leans into a deliberately compact, modular design. Its rear screen now tilts up 90 degrees and down 45 degrees, while the optional EVF-21 adds a 5.76-million-dot OLED viewfinder that can also tilt upward. The bare body remains small, but accessories can quickly change its size, handling and final price.
6K open gate is built for multiple delivery formats
A dedicated switch changes the interface between still and cine modes. Video features include 6K open-gate capture, allowing creators to record the full sensor area and crop different horizontal or vertical formats later. Sigma also lists ProRes RAW support, Leica L-Log compatibility and up to 14.1 stops of dynamic range under its stated 4K full-frame L-Log test conditions.
FP2 supports 32-bit float audio when the optional HU-21 hot-shoe unit is used with compatible Panasonic audio hardware. That caveat matters: the headline audio capability is not available from the body alone.
Seventy gigabytes of internal storage can keep recording when an SD card fills, and USB storage is supported for suitable workflows. Sigma rates the new battery for about 370 stills or around 130 minutes of video, roughly 30% longer than the original fp according to the company.
Compactness comes with deliberate trade-offs
Independent reviews have highlighted the improved autofocus, tilting screen and flexible video tools, but also note the absence of in-body image stabilisation and a built-in viewfinder. Those omissions are central to the FP2 philosophy rather than small footnotes: Sigma expects owners to choose the grip, viewfinder, hot shoe, external storage and other pieces that fit a particular job.
That approach suits creators who value a tiny full-frame core that can be built into a cinema rig or stripped back for travel. It is less attractive for buyers who want a complete handheld package straight out of the box, especially once an EVF, stabilised lens and supporting accessories are added.
Malaysian buyers should wait for official local pricing and warranty information rather than converting the US price. At this level, after-sales support and the cost of the modular system matter almost as much as the body specification.
