Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was introduced 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G against the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and Quattro.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will result in extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.