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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 6 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-ZR400 SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2006Newer by 78 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k150kCrisper display (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SD14 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD14

 EX-ZR400 SD14 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the SD14.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SD14 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will produce extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
42
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-29 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $198