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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX7

 DP2 Quattro TX7 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TX7 DP2 Quattro 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX7

 DP2 Quattro TX7 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
53
MP count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
provides touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
36
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
9
no video
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX7
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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