Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Quattro was manufactured 5 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Quattro grades vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony TX9
Quattro | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2010 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 922k | Sharper display (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sigma Quattro
TX9 | Quattro | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony TX9
Quattro | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Quattro versus the TX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and TX9 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and TX9.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Quattro will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2010-07-08 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 625g (1.38 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
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 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $738 | $799 |