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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was launched 6 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Quattro scores versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX7

 Quattro TX7 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 75 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma Quattro

 TX7 Quattro 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX7

 Quattro TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro has outer 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro and the TX7.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and TX7 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and TX7.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will render greater detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Quattro provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
70
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proofing
MP count high (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
22
offers face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony TX7
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $738 $300