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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 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-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was introduced 7 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-G1 grades against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-G1 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-G1

 Quattro EX-G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016November 2009More recent by 76 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-G1 Quattro 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 versus the Quattro.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and Quattro is 94 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and Quattro.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro Street photography details
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (154g)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
resolution is excellent (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
55
weather proof
resolution is excellent (29MP)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
22
includes face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-18 2016-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 29 megapixel
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 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-800 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $61 $738