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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
Sigma DP1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP1

 EX-Z400 DP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2008Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-Z400

 DP1 EX-Z400 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1

 EX-Z400 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma DP1
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