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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 8 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR400 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2004Newer by 108 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kClearer screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SD10 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR400 SD10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SD10.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and SD10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will produce greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sigma SD10
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-29 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $198