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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was introduced 5 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big gap 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Quattro matches up against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX100V

 Quattro TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma Quattro

 TX100V Quattro 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX100V

 Quattro TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro compared to the TX100V.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and TX100V is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and TX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Quattro using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will show more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Quattro is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
55
weather proof
MP count fantastic (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
22
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (625g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony TX100V
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-02-23 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Single Single
Launch cost $738 $380