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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 2 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX10

 DP2 Quattro TX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TX10 DP2 Quattro 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX10

 DP2 Quattro TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has got external measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the TX10.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and TX10 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and TX10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
59
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
9
no video
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX10
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2011-08-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TRUE III engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 45mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $931 $309