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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced within a month of the DP2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z90 DP2 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z90

 DP2 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z90 DP2 
RevealedAugust 2009September 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the DP2.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and DP2.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will result in more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $649