Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2
96 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2
EX-Z90 | DP2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z90
DP2 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2
EX-Z90 | DP2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | September 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |