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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H30 grades against the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-H30 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-H30

 Quattro EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen resolution1620k461kClearer screen (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-H30 Quattro 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 vs the Quattro.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Quattro.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will show extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
focusing manually
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
weather proof
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (625g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
22
features face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (625g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $709 $738