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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z400 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-Z400

 Quattro EX-Z400 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-Z400 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
you can focus manually
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
environment proof
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent MP (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
22
features face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma sd Quattro
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