Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s 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 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- Superseded the Sigma DP2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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma DP2s
EX-Z400 | DP2s | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z400
DP2s | EX-Z400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma DP2s
EX-Z400 | DP2s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |