Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 8 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail having an extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.