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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and TX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro H was introduced 2 years after the TX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Quattro H scores versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony TX30

 Quattro H TX30 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2013More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TX30 Quattro H 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX30

 Quattro H TX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro H has external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro H and the TX30.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and TX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and TX30.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro H will give you greater detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Quattro H will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
83
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
72
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
excellent megapixels (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
26
features face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX30
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6200 x 4152 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Total lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 model BP-61 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,134 $230