Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX1
Quattro | TX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma Quattro
TX1 | Quattro | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX1
Quattro | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and TX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |