Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DP2 Quattro was announced 4 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX7
DP2 Quattro | TX7 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
TX7 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX7
DP2 Quattro | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has exterior measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the TX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and TX7 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and TX7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger DP2 Quattro will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2 Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TRUE III engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 45mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 gr (0.87 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $931 | $300 |