Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z35 was manufactured 7 years before the Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma Quattro
EX-Z35 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z35
Quattro | EX-Z35 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 73 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma Quattro
EX-Z35 | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and Quattro.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-02-21 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
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 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | - |
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 | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 625 gr (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-82 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $99 | $738 |