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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 7 years before the Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z280 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z280

 Quattro EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k115kSharper display (+1505k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z280 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Quattro.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and Quattro.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
you can focus manually
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
excellent MP (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
62
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
environment sealing
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
22
offers face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-31 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 NP-80 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $738