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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Released August 2009
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 7 years before the Quattro H which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma Quattro H

 EX-Z280 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Casio EX-Z280

 Quattro H EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k115kSharper display (+1505k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma Quattro H

 EX-Z280 Quattro H 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions 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).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Quattro H.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Quattro H is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and Quattro H.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will give you more detail having its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
environment proofing
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
26
features face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma Quattro H
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 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-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) -
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 1 1
Price at launch $180 $1,134