Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma SD14
EX-Z400 | SD14 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 28 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 150k | Sharper display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-Z400
SD14 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma SD14
EX-Z400 | SD14 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |