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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony TF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was introduced 2 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Quattro H scores vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony TF1

 Quattro H TF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2013Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TF1 Quattro H 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TF1

 Quattro H TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H and the TF1.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and TF1 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail using its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Quattro H provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
72
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proofing
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
26
offers face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
does not have microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony TF1
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,134 $266