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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Released January 2009
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 13 months prior to the DP2s making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z400 DP2s 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z400

 DP2s EX-Z400 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z400 DP2s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the DP2s.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z400 will provide greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sigma DP2s
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $940