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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 5 years before the Quattro H which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma Quattro H

 EX-ZR15 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Quattro H EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Display resolution1620k461kCrisper display (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma Quattro H

 EX-ZR15 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the Quattro H.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Quattro H is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and Quattro H.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will produce greater detail using its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
83
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
72
great sensor resolution (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proof
great sensor resolution (45MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (325 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
26
supports face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma Quattro H
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-09 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 325 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $1,134