Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma Quattro

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 8 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.