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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sigma SD10
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-Z400 SD10 
ReleasedJanuary 2009March 2004Newer by 59 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SD10 EX-Z400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD10

 EX-Z400 SD10 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma SD10
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