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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released August 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-Z90 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-Z90

 fp L EX-Z90 
IntroducedMarch 2021August 2009Newer by 141 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma fp L

 EX-Z90 fp L 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
89
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sigma fp L
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Sigma fp L Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
weather proof
includes focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
28
has manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
38
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-18 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $2,499