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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was launched 4 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Quattro matches up versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX10

 Quattro TX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 56 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sigma Quattro

 TX10 Quattro 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX10

 Quattro TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro offers outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro versus the TX10.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and TX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and TX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will render more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Quattro should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
high MP (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony TX10
70
high MP (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather sealing
high MP (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
high MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
22
features face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (625 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony TX10
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 625g (1.38 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Retail pricing $738 $309