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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP2 Quattro grades vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX100V

 DP2 Quattro TX100V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TX100V DP2 Quattro 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX100V

 DP2 Quattro TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features external dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the TX100V.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and TX100V is 70 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
Sony TX100V Street photography details
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
48
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
43
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
32
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than average (147g)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX100V
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2011-01-06
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $931 $380