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Sigma fp

Sigma fp

The Sigma fp is a groundbreaking full-frame mirrorless camera that redefined the boundaries of portability and modular engineering in modern imaging. Developed by Sigma, this distinctive camera earned global acclaim as the world's smallest and lightest pocketable full-frame interchangeable-lens system, measuring just 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm and weighing only 370 grams for the bare body. At its core is a 35mm back-illuminated BSI Bayer CMOS sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels, intentionally engineered without an optical low-pass filter to extract uncompromising edge-to-edge sharpness, fine texture rendition, and dynamic range. Built around the robust L-Mount system, it provides seamless interoperability with high-end glass from the alliance formed by Sigma, Leica, and Panasonic.

Engineered with an unapologetic focus on cinematic production, the Sigma fp captures 4K UHD video at up to 30p and Full HD high frame rate footage at up to 120p, supporting pristine 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW video recording directly to external SSD drives over its high-speed USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 interface. The camera completely eliminates the conventional mechanical shutter in favor of a full-time electronic shutter, eradicating shutter shock, mechanical wear, and acoustic noise while enabling lightning-fast continuous burst speeds of up to 18 frames per second. Furthermore, it incorporates the acclaimed Director's Viewfinder function, allowing directors and cinematographers to simulate the precise frame lines, sensor crops, and aspect ratios of flagship cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, and Sony Venice.

The radical modular design of the Sigma fp ensures frictionless customization across diverse creative production environments. Enclosed within a rugged die-cast aluminum chassis featuring comprehensive weather sealing across 42 individual points, it employs a prominent magnesium-finned heat sink to ensure reliable passive cooling during demanding recording sessions. The 3.15-inch capacitive touchscreen with 2.1 million dots ensures intuitive navigation and crisp framing, while native UVC support turns the camera into a plug-and-play professional streaming webcam via a single USB-C cable. The camera stands as an indispensable creative tool for solo filmmakers, gimbal and drone operators, documentary storytellers, and minimalist street photographers.

  • Effective Megapixels: 24.6
  • 4K Max FPS: 30
  • FHD Max FPS: 120
  • Sensor type: BSI CMOS
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Specifications

Year 2019
Sensor 24.6 MP · Full Frame
Mount Leica L
IBIS No
Weight 422 g
Launch Price USD 1,899
Current Price USD 1,740 (Oct/2026)
Battery 280 shots
General
Brand
Sigma
Line or model
fp
Suggested RAW software
NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for RAW processing, photo editing, and workflow optimization.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
24.6 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
BSI CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Interno/Internal
Low pass filter
No optical low-pass filter for maximum detail resolving power Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100-25600 (expandable to 6-102400) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
49 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Full-frame mirrorless cinema and hybrid camera
Body classification
Mirrorless
Body dimensions
112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
No built-in viewfinder; framing via LCD or optional LVF-11 / EVF-11 external viewfinders Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.15 inches Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
2,100,000 dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Fixed capacitive touchscreen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K UHD up to 30p (12-bit CinemaDNG RAW to external SSD / MOV All-I), Full HD up to 120p Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
30 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (UVC webcam support and direct SSD recording), micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Continuous shooting
Up to 18 fps with full electronic shutter Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
1x SD / SDHC / SDXC slot (UHS-II compatible) and direct external SSD recording via USB-C Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Battery type
Sigma BP-51 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery type/model used by the camera.
Launch price
USD 1,899 In 2019, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 1,740 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Oct/2026.
Mount
Leica L (shared L-Mount Alliance standard) Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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