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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and TX20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Quattro H was revealed 4 years after the TX20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Quattro H matches up versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony TX20

 Quattro H TX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TX20 Quattro H 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX20

 Quattro H TX20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H versus the TX20.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and TX20 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and TX20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will render extra detail because of its extra 29MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
82
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Sony TX20
69
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
71
fantastic sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
fantastic sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
environment proof
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery life (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
26
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
does not have mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX20
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,134 $330