Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1x
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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88 Imaging
44 Features
27 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
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Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z400 was revealed 13 months earlier than the DP1x making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z400 scores against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP1x
| EX-Z400 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-Z400
| DP1x | EX-Z400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP1x
| EX-Z400 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the DP1x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and DP1x.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z400 will render greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma DP1x |
| Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | True II |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/4.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $574 |