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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 8 months prior to the DP2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z400 DP2 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z400

 DP2 EX-Z400 
ReleasedSeptember 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z400 DP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 against the DP2.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and DP2.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z400 will give greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sigma DP2
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sigma DP2
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-09-21
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $649