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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z90 was announced 6 months before the DP2s so 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 DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z90 DP2s 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z90

 DP2s EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z90 DP2s 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the DP2s.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z90 will result in greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2s Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma DP2s
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma DP2s
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $940