Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was released 11 years before the fp and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and fp.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.