Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-ek-fs.jpg)
![Sigma SD10 front Sigma SD10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-SD10.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The EX-Z400 was released 4 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores against the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma SD10
EX-Z400 | SD10 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 59 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z400
SD10 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD10
EX-Z400 | SD10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the SD10.
![Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Sigma-SD10-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Sigma-SD10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and SD10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z400 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-Z400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Sigma-SD10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Sigma-SD10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma SD10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $198 |