[ad#ad-1]NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2013 – Merging the creative power of a premium compact camera with the convenience and connectivity of today’s smartphones, Sony today introduced two “lens-style” QX series cameras that bring new levels of fun and creativity to the mobile photography experience.
The innovative Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 models utilize Wi-Fi connectivity to instantly transform a connected smartphone into a versatile, powerful photographic tool, allowing it to shoot high-quality images and HD videos to rival a premium compact camera. It’s an entirely new and different way for consumers to capture and share memories with friends and family.
With a distinct lens-style shape, the new cameras utilize the latest version of Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile application (available for iOS and Android devices, version 3.1 or higher required) to connect wirelessly to a smartphone, converting the bright, large LCD screen of the phone into a real-time viewfinder with the ability to release the shutter, start/stop movie recordings, and adjust common photographic settings like shooting mode, zoom, Auto Focus area and more.
For added convenience, the app can be activated using NFC one-touch with compatible devices. Once pictures are taken, they are saved directly on both the phone and the camera*, and can be shared instantly via social media or other common mobile applications.
“With the new QX100 and QX10 cameras, we are making it easier for the ever-growing population of ‘mobile photographers’ to capture far superior, higher-quality content without sacrificing the convenience and accessibility of their existing mobile network or the familiar ‘phone-style’ shooting experience that they’ve grown accustomed to,” said Patrick Huang, director of the Cyber-shot business at Sony. “We feel that these new products represent not only an evolution for the digital camera business, but a revolution in terms of redefining how cameras and smartphones can cooperatively flourish in today’s market.”
The new compact, ultra-portable cameras can be attached to a connected phone with a supplied mechanically adjustable adapter, or can be held separately in hand or even mounted to a tripod while still maintaining all functionality and connectivity with the smartphone. They can also be operated as completely independent cameras if desired, as both the QX100 and QX10 cameras have a shutter release, memory card slot and come with a rechargeable battery.
Premium, Large-Sensor QX100 Camera
The Cyber-shot QX100 camera features a premium, high-quality 1.0 inch, 20.2 MP Exmor RCMOS sensor. Identical to the sensor found in the acclaimed Cyber-shot RX100 II camera, it allows for exceptionally detailed, ultra-low noise images in all types of lighting conditions, including dimly lit indoor and night scenes.
The sensor is paired with a fast, wide-aperture Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 3.6x optical zoom and a powerful BIONZ image processor, ensuring beautifully natural, detail-packed still images and HD videos. As an extra refinement, the QX100 sports a dedicated control ring for camera-like adjustment of manual focus and zoom.
Several different shooting modes can be selected while using the QX100 including Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto, which automatically recognizes 44 different shooting conditions and adjusts camera settings to suit.
High-Zoom Cyber-shot QX10 model
Boasting a powerful 18.2 effective megapixel Exmor RCMOS sensor and versatile 10x optical zoom Sony G Lens, the Cyber-shot QX10 camera allows mobile photographers to bring distant subjects closer without sacrificing image quality or resolution, a common problem in smartphones. It’s also extremely portable and lightweight – weighing less than 4 oz and measuring about 2.5”X2.5”x1.3”, it’s a great tool for travel photography.
Additionally, the camera has built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to combat camera shake, keeping handheld pictures and videos steady and blur-free. It has Program Auto, Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto modes to choose from, and will be available in two different colors – black and white.
Pricing and Availability
The new Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 lens-style cameras will available later this month for about $500 and $250, respectively.
The cameras and a range of compatible accessories including a soft carry case and dedicated camera attachment for Sony Mobile phones like the Xperia Z can be purchased at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.
| Cyber-shot QX10 QX100 Specs | |||||
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| 1 | Sub-Category | Digital Still Camera | Digital Still Camera | ||
| Trial Model Code | |||||
| Model Code | DSC-QX100 | DSC-QX10 | |||
| *Tentative value is expressed in red character | |||||
| [SPECIFICATIONS] | |||||
| Image Sensor | blank | Sensor Type | 1.0″ (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor R(R) CMOS sensor | 1/2.3″ (7.76mm) Exmor R(R) CMOS sensor | |
| Image Sensor | blank | Number of gross pixels | Approx. 20.9 Megapixels | Approx. 18.9 Megapixels | |
| Image Sensor | blank | Number of effective pixels | Approx. 20.2 Megapixels | Approx. 18.2 Megapixels | |
| Lens | blank | Lens Type | Carl Zeiss “Vario-Sonnar T*”, 7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspheric elements including AA lens) | Sony G 9 elements in 7 groups(including 4 aspheric elements) | |
| Lens | blank | F-number (Maximum Aperture) | F1.8(W)-4.9(T) | F3.3(W)-5.9(T) | |
| Lens | blank | Iris Diaphragm | 7 blades | – | |
| Lens | blank | Focal Length (f = ) | f=10.4-37.1mm | f=4.45-44.5mm | |
| Lens | blank | 35mm format equivalent (Still Image3:2) | f=28-100mm | ||
| Lens | blank | 35mm format equivalent (Still Image4:3) | f=30-108mm | f=25-250mm | |
| Lens | blank | 35mm format equivalent (Still Image16:9) | f=29-105mm | f=27.5-275mm | |
| Lens | blank | 35mm format equivalent (Still Image1:1) | f=36-127mm | ||
| Lens | blank | 35mm format equivalent (Movie16:9) | f=29-105mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=33-120mm(SteadyShot Active) | f=27.5-275mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=27.5-385mm(SteadyShot Active) | |
| Lens | blank | 35mm format equivalent (Movie4:3) | f=36-128mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=41-146mm(SteadyShot Active) | f=33.5-335mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=33.5-469mm(SteadyShot Active) | |
| Lens | blank | Focus Range (from the front of the lens) | iAuto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16′) to infinity, T:Approx.55cm(1.80′) to infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx,5cm(0.16′) to infinity, T:Approx.55cm(1.80′) to infinity) | iAuto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16′) to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92′) to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16′) to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92′) to Infinity) | |
| Lens | Optical Zoom | Still Image, Movie | 3.6x(Optical Zoom during movie recording) | 10x(Optical Zoom during movie recording) | |
| Screen, Viewfinder | blank | Screen Type | Segment LCD | Segment LCD | |
| Camera | blank | Imaging Processor”BIONZ” | Yes | Yes | |
| Camera | blank | SteadyShot | Optical | Optical | |
| Camera | blank | Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (for Movie) | Yes (Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation) | Yes (Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation) | |
| Camera | blank | Focus Mode | Single-shot AF | Single-shot AF | |
| Camera | blank | Focus Mode | Manual Focus | Touch AF | |
| Camera | blank | Focus Mode | Touch AF | ||
| Camera | blank | Focus Area | Multi Point AF | Multi Point AF | |
| Camera | blank | Light Metering Mode | Multi Pattern | Multi Pattern | |
| Camera | blank | Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step | +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step | |
| Camera | blank | ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)*1 | 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) | |
| Camera | blank | ISO Sensitivity (Movie) | Auto: (ISO160-3200 level) | Auto: (ISO100-1000 level) | |
| Camera | blank | Minimum Illumination(Movie) | Auto: 3.2lux (Shutter Speed 1/60) | Auto: 20lux (Shutter Speed 1/30) | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Auto | Auto | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Daylight | Daylight | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Shade | Shade | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Cloudy | Cloudy | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Fluor.: Warm White | Flourescent White Balance 0 | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Fluor.: Cool White | Flourescent White Balance 1 | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Fluor.: Day White | Flourescent White Balance 2 | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Fluor.: Daylight | Incandescent | |
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | C.Temp. | ||
| Camera | blank | White Balance Mode | Incandescent | ||
| Camera | blank | Shutter Speed*2 | iAuto (4 – 1/2000) / Program Auto (1 – 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8 – 1/2000) | iAuto (4 – 1/1600) / Program Auto (1 – 1/1600) | |
| Camera | blank | Aperture | iAuto (F1.8/F11) / Program Auto (F1.8/F11) / Aperture Priority (F1.8/F11) | iAuto (F3.3/F8.0 (W)) / Program Auto (F3.3/F8.0 (W)) | |
| Camera | blank | Self-Timer | 10sec. / 2sec. | 10sec. / 2sec. | |
| Camera | blank | Shooting Mode | Superior Auto | Superior Auto | |
| Camera | blank | Shooting Mode | Intelligent Auto | Intelligent Auto | |
| Camera | Shooting Mode | Program Auto | Program Auto | ||
| Camera | blank | Shooting Mode | Aperture Priority | Movie Mode | |
| Camera | blank | Shooting Mode | Movie Mode | ||
| Camera | blank | Creative Style | – | ||
| Camera | Number of Recognized Scene | Still Image | 33 | Superior Auto 44 Intelligent Auto 33 |
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| Camera | Number of Recognized Scene | Movie | 44 | 33 | |
| Recording | blank | Compatible Recording Media*3 | Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Micro | |
| Recording | blank | Compatible Recording Media*3 | Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) | Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) | |
| Recording | blank | Compatible Recording Media*3 | microSD Memory Card | microSD Memory Card | |
| Recording | blank | Compatible Recording Media*3 | microSDHC Memory Card | microSDHC Memory Card | |
| Recording | blank | Compatible Recording Media*3 | microSDXC Memory Card | microSDXC Memory Card | |
| Recording | blank | Recording Format | Still Image: JPEG, Movie: MP4 | Still Image: JPEG, Movie: MP4 | |
| Recording | blank | Color Space (Still) | sRGB | sRGB | |
| Recording | blank | DCF/DPOF | DCF | DCF | |
| Recording | blank | Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) | 3:2 mode: 20M (5,472 x 3,648) / 5M (2,736 x 1,824) / 4:3 mode:18M(4,864 x 3,648) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) / 16:9 mode: 17M (5,472 x 3,080) / 4.2M (2,720 x 1,528) / 1:1 mode: 13M (3,648 x 3,648) / 3.7M(1,920 x 1,920) | 4:3 mode: 18M (4,896 x 3,672) / 5M (2,592 x 1,944) / 16:9 mode: 13M (4,896 x 2,752) / 2M (1,920 x 1,080) | |
| Recording | blank | Movie Recording Mode | MP4: 12M(1,440×1080/30fps) | MP4: 12M (1,440×1080/30fps) | |
| blank | Exif Print | Yes | Yes | ||
| blank | PRINT Image Matching (PIM3) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Interface | blank | Input and Output Terminal | Multi/Micro USB Terminal*4 , Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) | Multi/Micro USB Terminal*4 , Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) | |
| Interface | blank | TransferJet | – | – | |
| Interface | blank | NFC | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) | |
| Interface | blank | Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Interface | blank | Eye-Fi | – | – | |
| Power | blank | Power Source | DC3.6V (supplied battely) / DC5.0V (not supplied AC Adoptor) | DC3.6V (supplied battely) / DC5.0V (not supplied AC Adoptor) | |
| Power | blank | Battery System | NP-BN (supplied) / NP-BN1 (not supplied) | NP-BN (supplied) / NP-BN1 (not supplied) | |
| Power | blank | Power Consumption (Camera mode) | Approx. 1.1W | Approx. 1.1W | |
| Power | blank | USB Charge/USB Power Supply | Yes (Shooting*5 , Playback) | Yes (Shooting*5 , Playback) | |
| Power | Battery Life (CIPA) | Still Images*6 | Approx. 220 / Approx. 110min | Approx. 220 / Approx. 110min | |
| Power | Battery Life (CIPA) | Movies (actual shooting)*7 *8 | Approx. 25min. | Approx. 25min | |
| Power | Battery Life (CIPA) | Movies (continuous shooting)*7 *9 | Approx. 55min. (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 25 min. and max. file size is 2GB. ) | Approx. 65min. (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 25 min. and max. file size is 2GB. ) | |
| Others | blank | Other Shooting Functions | Face Detection | Face Detection | |
| Others | blank | TRILUMINOS Color*10 | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | blank | Operating Speed*11 | Start-up Time (Approx. 6.9 sec.) / Shooting Time Lag (Approx. 0.21 sec.) / Shooting Interval (Approx. 1.0 sec.) | Start-up Time (Approx. 6.9 sec.) / Shooting Time Lag (Approx. 1.2 sec.) | |
| Others | blank | Dimensions (WxHxD) (CIPA compliant) | Approx: 2 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in. (62.5mm x 62.5mm x 55.5mm) | Approx:2 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 1 5/16 in (62.4mm x 61.8mm x 33.3mm) | |
| Others | blank | Weight (CIPA compliant) | Approx. 179.0g (0lb 6.3oz.) (Battery and Memory Stick_micro are included) / Approx. 165g (0lb 5.8oz.) (Body Only) | Approx. 105.0g (0lb 3.7oz.) (Battery and Memory Stick_micro are included) / Approx. 90g (0lb 3.2oz.) (Body Only) | |
| Others | blank | Supplied Accessory | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN*12 | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN*12 | |
| Others | blank | Supplied Accessory | Micro USB cable | Micro USB cable | |
| Others | blank | Supplied Accessory | Wrist Strap | Wrist Strap | |
| Others | blank | Supplied Accessory | Smartphone attachment | Smartphone attachment | |
| Others | blank | Supplied Accessory | Instruction Manual | Instruction Manual | |
| Lens2 | blank | Linear Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Lens2 | blank | Scan System | Progressive scan | Progressive scan | |
| Lens2 | blank | Color Filter | R,G,B primary color mosaic filters | R,G,B primary color mosaic filters | |
| Camera2 | blank | Active Mode | Optical and Electronic | Optical and Electronic | |
| Camera2 | Macro | Auto Macro | Yes | Yes | |
| Camera2 | Forcus | Focusing Type | Contrast detection AF | ||
| Camera2 | AF Illuminator | AF Illuminator | – | ||
| Camera2 | ISO Sensitivity(REI) | Auto Controll Range | 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) | |
| Camera2 | Face Detection | Mode | Auto | ||
| Camera2 | Face Detection | Maximum number of detectable faces | 8 faces | 8 faces | |
| Camera2 | Auto Orientation | Auto Orientation | On only | On only | |
| Recording2 | Recording Format | Recording Format | Still Images: JPEG (DCF, Exif) compliant | Still Images: JPEG (DCF, Exif) compliant | |
| Recording2 | Capacity on a memory card that tested and proven with cameras | Memory Stick Micro | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Recording2 | Capacity on a memory card that tested and proven with cameras | microSD Memory Card | 64GB | 64GB | |
| Microphone / Speaker | blank | Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Microphone / Speaker | blank | Speaker | Mono | Mono | |
| PC Link2 | blank | PlayMemories Home | Yes | ||
| Beep | Yes | ||||
| Interface2 | NFC | One-touch remote | Yes | Yes | |
| Interface2 | Wi-Fi | Ctrl with Smartphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Interface2 | Wi-Fi | Send to Smartphone | Yes (Select on Smartphone) | Yes (Select on Smartphone) | |
| Other Functions | Power Saving | Power Saving | 2 min | 2 min | |
| Other Functions | Clock Function,Setting | Clock Function,Setting | Yes (Auto Clock ADJ) | Yes (Auto Clock ADJ) | |
| USB | USB Connect | Mass Storage | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | LUN Settings (Multi/Single) | LUN Settings (Multi/Single) | Multi | Multi | |
| Optional Accessory Capability | Tripod Receptacle | Tripod Receptacle | Yes | Yes | |
| Power, Others | Supplied Battery | Maximum Voltage | 4.2V | 4.2V | |
| Power, Others | Supplied Battery | Nominal Voltage | 3.6V | 3.6V | |
| Power, Others | Supplied Battery | Capacity for Shooting | typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh) | ||
| Power, Others | Body Material | Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
| Power, Others | Operating Temperature | Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C. – +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. – 104 degrees F. | 0 degrees C. – +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. – 104 degrees F. | |
| Power, Others | Storage Temperature | Storage Temperature | -20 degrees C. – +60 degrees C. / -4 degrees F. – +140 degrees F. | -20 degrees C. – +60 degrees C. / -4 degrees F. – +140 degrees F. | |
| Operating Speed | Shutter Release Time Lag | Shutter Release Time Lag | Approx. 0.035 sec. | Approx. 0.037 sec. | |
| *1 REI = Recommended Exposure Index | |||||
| *2 When ISO sensitivity is higher than IS0 3200, the slowest shutter speed limit is 1/4 sec. Manual setting of ISO sensitivity to lower than ISO 3200 is necessary to set shutter speed slower than 1/4. (except DSC-RX1/RX1R, DSC-RX100, DSC-RX100M2). | |||||
| *3 For movies, compatible “Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)”, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”,”Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”, “Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)”, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card (Class 4 or faster speed is recommended) can be used. | |||||
| *4 Supports Micro USB compatible device. | |||||
| *5 not supplied AC Adaptor AC-UD10 | |||||
| *6 The LCD screen is turned on, shooting once every 30 seconds, the zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends the flash strobes once every two times, the power turns on and off once every ten times. | |||||
| *7 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). except QX series. | |||||
| *8 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom (except RX1), stand-by, power off. | |||||
| *9 Based on non-stop recording until the limit (29 minutes or 2GB) has been reached, and then continued recording again. Shooting functions such as zoom will not be available. | |||||
| *10 Models capable of extended-gamut recording and HDMI transmission function for both still images and movies. | |||||
| *11 Shooting interval of maximum recoded pixels. | |||||
| *12 Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN cannot be used with Cyber-shot that are supplied with NP-BN1 | |||||
