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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma fp

 EX-Z90 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-Z90

 fp EX-Z90 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2009More recent by 120 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma fp

 EX-Z90 fp 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
manual focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sigma fp
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sigma fp
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
weather proofing
provides touch focus
excellent MP (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
37
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma fp
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-18 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $2,050