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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 EX-Z90 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Casio EX-Z90

 DP2 Quattro EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 EX-Z90 DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $931