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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma Quattro

 EX-ZR300 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Quattro EX-ZR300 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2012More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1620k461kSharper display (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma Quattro

 EX-ZR300 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Quattro.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
focusing manually
megapixel count great (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
megapixel count great (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
weather proof
megapixel count great (29MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count great (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
22
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (625g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-22 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $738