Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s 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 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2s
EX-Z90 | DP2s | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z90
DP2s | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2s
EX-Z90 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |