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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma Quattro and Sony TF1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was released 2 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Quattro matches up versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TF1

 Quattro TF1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2013More recent by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma Quattro

 TF1 Quattro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TF1

 Quattro TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro provides outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Quattro vs the TF1.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and TF1 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and TF1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Quattro should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
excellent MP (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than average (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
70
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
55
weather proof
excellent MP (29MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
excellent MP (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony TF1
22
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony TF1
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2016-02-23 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Cost at launch $738 $266