Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sigma SD1
EX-ZR400 | SD1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-ZR400
SD1 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD1
EX-ZR400 | SD1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sigma SD1 | |
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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 |