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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was released 13 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-Z400 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-Z400

 fp L EX-Z400 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2009Newer by 148 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma fp L

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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the fp L.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and fp L.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
89
you can focus manually
great resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
73
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
great resolution (61MP)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
great resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sigma fp L
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2021-03-25
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $2,499