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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 2 years after the SD1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-ZR400 SD1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SD1 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD1

 EX-ZR400 SD1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SD1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and SD1 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sigma SD1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-29 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Dual True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $2,339