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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s 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 DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 8 months before the DP1s and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-Z400 DP1s 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-Z400

 DP1s EX-Z400 
AnnouncedOctober 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-Z400 DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the DP1s.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z400 will give extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (270g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
lighter than average in class (270g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1s Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sigma DP1s
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-10-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $0