Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s 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 - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Replaced the Sigma DP1
- New Model is Sigma DP1x
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP1s
EX-Z400 | DP1s | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-Z400
DP1s | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | October 2009 | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1s
EX-Z400 | DP1s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma DP1s | |
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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 |