Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony TX55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and TX55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Quattro H was revealed 4 years after the TX55 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Quattro H matches up versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony TX55
Quattro H | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2011 | More modern by 56 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1230k | Clearer display (+390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sigma Quattro H
TX55 | Quattro H | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX55
Quattro H | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H has exterior 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro H and the TX55.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and TX55 is 78 and 97 respectively.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and TX55.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro H with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer greater detail because of its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Quattro H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 476.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.4 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,134 | $350 |