Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 3 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and Quattro.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.