Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 7 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will show extra detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.