Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched May 2008
- Successor is Sigma DP1s

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR400 was launched 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sigma DP1
EX-ZR400 | DP1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2008 | More modern by 58 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-ZR400
DP1 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP1
EX-ZR400 | DP1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and DP1.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sigma DP1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 | 500 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $566 |