Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 3 years before the DP2x and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and DP2x.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z400 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.