Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1
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87 Imaging
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30 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced May 2008
- Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z400 was brought out 8 months later than the DP1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP1
EX-Z400 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | May 2008 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-Z400
DP1 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1
EX-Z400 | DP1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the DP1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and DP1.
All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z400 will give you extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma DP1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 270 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $566 |