Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 12 years before the fp L which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with exterior dimensions 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 L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail due to its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.