Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(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

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.

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX7
Quattro | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 75 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+699k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma Quattro
TX7 | Quattro | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX7
Quattro | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |