Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z400 was introduced 8 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma Quattro
EX-Z400 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z400
Quattro | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2009 | Newer by 86 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma Quattro
EX-Z400 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 and the Quattro.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and Quattro.
Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 625 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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-40 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $738 |