Sigma has announced the FP2, the long-awaited successor to the original Sigma fp of 2019 — the camera that still holds the title of the world’s smallest full-frame mirrorless. Announced on October 23, 2026, the FP2 keeps the brick-like, modular design its predecessor made famous, but swaps in a partially stacked 24.5-megapixel sensor, adds 6K Open Gate video with ProRes RAW, and finally fixes the two things critics disliked most about the original: the autofocus and the fixed rear screen.

The FP2 will launch on November 11, 2026, priced at $2,199 for the body only. Here’s everything the new camera brings, and what it means for hybrid shooters.

A partially stacked sensor that reads out faster

At the heart of the FP2 is a new 24.5-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with a partially stacked architecture. Sigma isn’t stacking the whole chip the way Sony does in its speed-focused flagships; instead, part of the sensor’s circuitry sits on a second layer to speed up readout without the full cost and heat of a fully stacked design.

The practical payoff is speed and stability. Burst shooting climbs to 20 frames per second (up from 18 fps on the original fp), and the buffer grows enormously — Sigma quotes roughly 200 JPEGs or 180 DNG RAW files in a single burst, where the original fp managed only about a dozen shots before choking. The faster readout also reduces rolling-shutter distortion, which matters as much for handheld video as it does for fast stills.

Autofocus gets a meaningful overhaul, too. The FP2 combines phase-detection and contrast-detection with subject recognition that can identify people, dogs, cats, and birds. The original fp was a contrast-detection-only camera whose AF was widely considered its weakest point, so this is arguably the single biggest day-to-day improvement.

6K Open Gate and ProRes RAW for filmmakers

The video side is where the FP2 makes its most dramatic jump. The original topped out at 4K; the FP2 records 6K Open Gate, using the sensor’s full 3:2 area. Open Gate matters because it gives editors headroom to reframe, pull multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, square) from a single take, or shoot anamorphic without wasting resolution.

On the codec side, the FP2 supports Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ at up to 6K/29.97p when recording to an external USB-C SSD, along with 6K at up to 59.94 fps in compressed formats, 4K at 60p, and a cropped 4K mode at roughly 120p for slow motion. Sigma also brings its L-Log profile to the camera and claims up to 14.1 stops of dynamic range, though independent testing will be needed to confirm that figure.

A dedicated STILL/CINE switch splits the interface into separate photography and filmmaking modes, and the new Director’s Viewfinder function lets users preview the framing of cinema cameras including the ARRI ALEXA 35 and Sony VENICE 2.

Design, screen, and connectivity

Physically, the FP2 stays remarkably compact. It measures approximately 112.8 × 69.9 × 41.8 mm and weighs about 460 g with battery and SD card (roughly 376 g body only), keeping it among the smallest full-frame cameras ever made. The L-Mount remains, so it works with the wide ecosystem of Sigma, Leica, and Panasonic full-frame glass.

The fixed rear screen of the original is replaced with a 3.15-inch tilting touchscreen that moves 90 degrees upward and 45 degrees downward — a small change that makes low-angle video far easier. Inside, the camera packs 70 GB of built-in storage, plus two USB-C ports, a full-size HDMI output, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Pricing and availability

The Sigma FP2 goes on sale November 11, 2026 at $2,199 body-only. Sigma is also offering kits at $2,749 that bundle either the new 50mm F2 DG Contemporary lens or the EVF-21 electronic viewfinder.

What the FP2 means for hybrid shooters

The original Sigma fp was a love-it-or-hate-it camera: tiny, endlessly modular, and capable of remarkable cinema image quality, but let down by weak autofocus and a screen that didn’t tilt. The FP2 keeps the formula intact while quietly fixing the biggest complaints.

For a specific kind of creator — someone who wants raw 6K video and a genuinely pocketable full-frame body, and who doesn’t mind building out a rig with grips and cages — the FP2 is effectively one of a kind. It isn’t trying to out-gun a Sony or Canon flagship on burst speed or resolution. It’s betting that compactness plus cinema features is a niche worth owning. Based on the spec sheet, that bet looks a lot more convincing than it did in 2019.

FAQ

When does the Sigma FP2 go on sale?
The FP2 launches on November 11, 2026.

How much does the Sigma FP2 cost?
It’s $2,199 body-only, or $2,749 in a kit with the 50mm F2 DG Contemporary lens or the EVF-21 viewfinder.

What lens mount does the FP2 use?
The L-Mount, shared with Leica and Panasonic full-frame cameras.

Can the FP2 shoot RAW video?
Yes — Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ at up to 6K/29.97p when recording to an external USB-C SSD.