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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 7 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z90 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z90

 Quattro EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z90 Quattro 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got exterior 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 Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the Quattro.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
sensor resolution is high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
environment proofing
sensor resolution is high (29MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
22
comes with face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-18 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-60 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $738