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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades against the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-Z400 SD14 
LaunchedJanuary 2009September 2006Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SD14 EX-Z400 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD14

 EX-Z400 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the SD14.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and SD14.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z400 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-Z400 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sigma SD14
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2006-09-26
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $198