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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Released August 2009
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was released 17 months prior to the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-Z90 DP2x 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-Z90

 DP2x EX-Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-Z90 DP2x 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the DP2x.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and DP2x.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z90 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma DP2x
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $699