Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 6 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.