Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma Quattro
EX-Z280 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z280
Quattro | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | August 2009 | More modern by 78 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 115k | Sharper display (+1505k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma Quattro
EX-Z280 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |