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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was launched 6 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z16 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z16

 Quattro EX-Z16 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2010More recent by 66 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1620k0kCrisper display (+1620k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z16 Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the Quattro.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and Quattro is 99 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will show greater detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
has manual focus
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
MP count great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
environment proofing
MP count great (29MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
22
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $738