Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD1

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 20 months before the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z400 scores against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and SD1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will resolve more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.