Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 6 months before the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z90 will show more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.