Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-Z90 | DP2x | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-Z90
DP2x | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma DP2x
EX-Z90 | DP2x | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |