FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Finepix Z90 was announced 4 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.