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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony TX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro was manufactured 6 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Quattro scores vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX1

 Quattro TX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 80 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma Quattro

 TX1 Quattro 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX1

 Quattro TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro offers exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro vs the TX1.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and TX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and TX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Quattro will have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony TX1
70
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
55
weather proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (625 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony TX1
22
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (625g)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony TX1
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 625 gr (1.38 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 model BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $738 $350