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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The Quattro H was announced 6 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Quattro H scores vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony TX7

 Quattro H TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TX7 Quattro H 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX7

 Quattro H TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H comes with outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro H and the TX7.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro H and TX7 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and TX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro H using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
72
fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
65
weather proof
fantastic MP (45MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
59
has touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony TX7
26
supports face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony TX7
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6200 x 4152 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID BP-61 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,134 $300