Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony TX20
Quattro H | TX20 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sigma Quattro H
TX20 | Quattro H | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX20
Quattro H | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |