Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma Quattro H

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 8 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 against the Quattro H.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and Quattro H is 96 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and Quattro H.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.