Sony has launched Xperia Z1 high-end camera smartphone, but in case someone wants to upgrade the imaging capabilities of their existing smartphones, Sony has launched its "Lens-style" cameras for Android and iOS smartphones.
The QX10 and QX100 are the two models of lens-style cameras unveiled today. The QX10 comes with a 18.2MP camera with Exmor R CMOS sensor and Sony G Lens and 3.6x Optical Zoom. It weighs 105g with battery and memory card and has dimensions 62.4 x 61.8 x 33.3 mm.
The QX100 has 20.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with 10x optical zoom. It weighs 165g and measures 62.5 x 62.5 x 55.5 mm.
Complete Specs of lens-style cameras QX10 and QX100-
Model
DSC-QX100
DSC-QX10
Image Sensor
1.0 type (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
1/2.3 type (7.76mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
Effective resolution
Approx.20.2 megapixels
Approx.18.2 megapixels
Image processor
BIONZ
BIONZ
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, with 7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspheric elements including AA lens)
Sony G Lens, with 7 groups (including 4 aspheric elements)
Maximum aperture
F1.8(Wide angle)- F4.9 (Tele)
F3.3(Wide angle)- F5.9 (Tele)
Focal length (35mm equivalent)
(still image 4:3)
f=28-100mm
f=25-250mm
Optical zoom
3.6x
10x
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)
ISO160-6400 (iAuto), ISO160-25600 (Superior Auto), ISO160-3200 (Program Auto), ISO160-3200 (Aperture Priority)
ISO100-3200 (iAuto), ISO100-12800 (Superior Auto), ISO100-1600 (Program Auto)
Movie record
MP4: 12MP (1440x1080/30fps)
MP4: 12MP (1440x1080/30fps)
Image stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot™ (with Active Mode for movies)
Optical SteadyShot™ (with Active Mode for movies)
Focus type
Contrast detection AF
Contrast detection AF
Focus Modes
Single-shot AF; Manual Focus; Touch AF
Single-shot AF; Touch AF
Shooting modes
Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Movie Mode
Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Movie Mode
Wireless networking
Wi-Fi: Send to smartphone / control with smartphone
NFC: One-touch remote
Wi-Fi: Send to smartphone / control with smartphone
NFC: One-touch remote
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 62.5 x 62.5 x 55.5 mm
Approx. 62.4 x 61.8 x 33.3 mm
Media card compatibility
Memory Stick Micro™ / Memory Stick Micro™ Mark 2 and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Memory Stick Micro™ / Memory Stick Micro™ Mark 2 and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Weight (main unit only)
Approx. 165 g
Approx. 90 g
Weight (with supplied battery and Memory Stick Micro)
Approx. 179 g
Approx. 105 g
Supplied accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN; micro USB cable; Smartphone Attachment; Wrist Strap; Operating Guide
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN; micro USB cable; Smartphone Attachment; Wrist Strap; Operating Guide
The Sony QX10 and QX100 will launch later this month at price of $250 and $500 respectively.
Source - Press Release
The QX10 and QX100 are the two models of lens-style cameras unveiled today. The QX10 comes with a 18.2MP camera with Exmor R CMOS sensor and Sony G Lens and 3.6x Optical Zoom. It weighs 105g with battery and memory card and has dimensions 62.4 x 61.8 x 33.3 mm.
The QX100 has 20.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with 10x optical zoom. It weighs 165g and measures 62.5 x 62.5 x 55.5 mm.
The DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 attach in a moment with the supplied smartphone attachment that fits several popular smartphone models (width 54-75mm/max. thickness 13mm). Connection to your phone is made via Wi-Fi and the latest version of Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile application. Linkage is even simpler for NFC smartphone owners, with easy one-touch connection made without any complicated settings.
Complete Specs of lens-style cameras QX10 and QX100-
Model
DSC-QX100
DSC-QX10
Image Sensor
1.0 type (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
1/2.3 type (7.76mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
Effective resolution
Approx.20.2 megapixels
Approx.18.2 megapixels
Image processor
BIONZ
BIONZ
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, with 7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspheric elements including AA lens)
Sony G Lens, with 7 groups (including 4 aspheric elements)
Maximum aperture
F1.8(Wide angle)- F4.9 (Tele)
F3.3(Wide angle)- F5.9 (Tele)
Focal length (35mm equivalent)
(still image 4:3)
f=28-100mm
f=25-250mm
Optical zoom
3.6x
10x
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)
ISO160-6400 (iAuto), ISO160-25600 (Superior Auto), ISO160-3200 (Program Auto), ISO160-3200 (Aperture Priority)
ISO100-3200 (iAuto), ISO100-12800 (Superior Auto), ISO100-1600 (Program Auto)
Movie record
MP4: 12MP (1440x1080/30fps)
MP4: 12MP (1440x1080/30fps)
Image stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot™ (with Active Mode for movies)
Optical SteadyShot™ (with Active Mode for movies)
Focus type
Contrast detection AF
Contrast detection AF
Focus Modes
Single-shot AF; Manual Focus; Touch AF
Single-shot AF; Touch AF
Shooting modes
Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Movie Mode
Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Movie Mode
Wireless networking
Wi-Fi: Send to smartphone / control with smartphone
NFC: One-touch remote
Wi-Fi: Send to smartphone / control with smartphone
NFC: One-touch remote
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 62.5 x 62.5 x 55.5 mm
Approx. 62.4 x 61.8 x 33.3 mm
Media card compatibility
Memory Stick Micro™ / Memory Stick Micro™ Mark 2 and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Memory Stick Micro™ / Memory Stick Micro™ Mark 2 and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Weight (main unit only)
Approx. 165 g
Approx. 90 g
Weight (with supplied battery and Memory Stick Micro)
Approx. 179 g
Approx. 105 g
Supplied accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN; micro USB cable; Smartphone Attachment; Wrist Strap; Operating Guide
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN; micro USB cable; Smartphone Attachment; Wrist Strap; Operating Guide
The Sony QX10 and QX100 will launch later this month at price of $250 and $500 respectively.
Source - Press Release