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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 11 years prior to the fp and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores against the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma fp

 EX-Z400 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-Z400

 fp EX-Z400 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2009Fresher by 127 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma fp

 EX-Z400 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 and the fp.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and fp.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
78
environment proof
features focus via touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
37
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma fp
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sigma fp
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2019-07-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $2,050