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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX66, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was launched 24 months after the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX66

 DP2 Quattro TX66 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TX66 DP2 Quattro 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX66

 DP2 Quattro TX66 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the TX66.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Quattro and TX66.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
48
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX66
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2012-02-28
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $931 $350