Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 announced, Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Sony DSC-QX10

Sony has announced a pair of mobile photography camera/lens modules, the QX10. This lens-camera essentially self-contained cameras that can be controlled by smartphones, using Wi-Fi. The QX10 features a standard compact-camera 1/2.3″ sensor and a 25-250mm equivalent zoom lens. And NFC-compliant to make connection to some smartphones even easier.

PriceWhere to BuySpecs | Release Date | Sample Images | Product Images

Sony DSC-QX10 Price

Sony DSC-QX10 Price – $248.00.

Where to Buy Sony DSC-QX10
Store Buy Now
Adorama.com Buy Now
Amazon.com Buy Now
B&H Photo Video Buy Now
ebay.com Buy Now

Sony DSC-QX10 Features and Specifications
  • Attach to turn your smartphone into a 10x zoom camera: Simply attach the compact and lightweight DSC-QX10 to turn your smartphone into a 10x optical zoom camera to capture actions up close.
  • NFC/Wi-Fi allows simple, one-touch connection with Smartphone: The DSC-QX10 allows One-touch connection with Smartphone via Wi-Fi thanks to NFC. Shoot from your iOS or Android Smartphone and record images with the quality of dedicated camera device.
  • Use Apps to edit and share photos instantly online: Millions of Smartphone Apps to choose from for editing and sharing via text, email and various socials like Facebook and Instagram on the fly.
  • Uncouple from phone and hold or mount for flexible shooting: The DSC-QX10 can also be used uncoupled from the smartphone. Hold the camera inone hand and your phone in the other, or use the universal tripod screw to mountyour camera to any number of mounts to experience versatile, freestyle shooting.
  • Shoot and enjoy images thru the smartphone’s large LCD screen: All of the DSC-QX10’s features can be accessed via your smartphone’s LCD screen 3 and the free PlayMemories Mobile App
  • Conveniently save images on both camera and phone memory: Images are conveniently saved to both camera and Smartphone’s memory automatically. With the free PlayMemories Mobile App you’ll then be able to hit “Share” on App to organize, edit and share anytime, anywhere.
  • Automatically sets the camera in best shooting condition with iAuto: The DSC-QX10 can recognize scenes like low-light, back-lit, macro and more to automatically adjust to make sure you will always get the shot you want.
  • Exmor R CMOS sensor for impeccable low light performance: The DSC-QX10 sports a back-illuminated 18MP 1 / 2.3″ Exmor R CMOS sensor producing images with low noise even in low light, far surpassing the quality ofimages shot on Smartphones
  • High grade Sony G Lens with 10x optical zoom: Capture sharp photos with minimal blur even when zoomed in (10x Optical zoom), thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
  • High-quality 1080/30p HD video with low grain even in low light: Record high quality 1080/30p HD video even in low lighting situations. The MP4 format is ideal for enjoying and sharing your HD movies on your Smartphone, PC, Mac computer or the internet.
Image Sensor 1/2.3 type (7.76mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
Pixels Number of gross pixels: Approx. 18.9 Megapixels
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 18.2 Megapixels
Lens Sony G 9 elements in 7 groups(including 4 aspheric elements)
F-number (Maximum Aperture) F3.3(W)-5.9(T)
Iris Diaphragm N/A
Focal Length (f = ) f=4.45-44.5mm
35mm format equivalent (Still Image 3:2) N/A
35mm format equivalent (Still Image 4:3) f=25-250mm
35mm format equivalent (Still Image16:9) f=27.5-275mm
35mm format equivalent (Still Image 1:1) N/A
35mm format equivalent (Movie 16:9) f=27.5-275mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=27.5-385mm(SteadyShot Active)
35mm format equivalent (Movie 4:3) f=33.5-335mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=33.5-469mm(SteadyShot Active)
Focus Range (from front of lens) 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)
Optical Zoom 10x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
Imaging Processor “BIONZ” Yes
SteadyShot Optical
Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (Movie) Yes (Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation)
Focus Mode Multi Point AF
Touch AF
Focus Area N/A
Light Metering Mode Multi Pattern
Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image) Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400*3 /12800*3
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) Auto: (ISO100-1000 level)
Minimum Illumination (Movie) Auto: 20 lux (Shutter Speed 1/30))
White Balance Mode Auto
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy
Flourescent White Balance 1
Flourescent White Balance 2
Flourescent White Balance 3
Incandescent
Shutter Speed iAuto (4 – 1/1600) / Program Auto (1 – 1/1600)
Aperture iAuto (F3.3/F8.0 (W)) / Program Auto (F3.3/F8.0 (W))
Self-Timer 10sec. / 2sec.
Shooting Mode 10sec. / 2sec.
Superior Auto
Intelligent Auto
Program Auto
Movie Mode
Number of Recognized Scene Still Image: Superior Auto 44 / Intelligent Auto 33
Movie: 33
Compatible Recording Media Memory Stick Micro
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
microSD Memory Card
microSDHC Memory Card
Recording Format Still Image: JPEG, Movie: MP4
Color Space (Still) sRGB
DCF/DPOF DCF/DPOF
Still Image Size 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)
Movie Recording Mode MP4: 12M (1,440×1080/30fps)
GPS / Heading N/A
Maximum Playback Size Under 14M (4,320 x 3,240)
Share it Later N/A
Exif Print Yes
PRINT Image Matching (PIM3) Yes
Input and Output Terminal Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
TransferJet N/A
NFC Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Wi-Fi WiFi: Yes
Eye-Fi N/A
Power Source DC3.6V (supplied battery) / DC5.0V (supplied AC Adapter)
Battery System NP-BN (supplied) / NP-BN1 (not supplied)
Power Consumption (Camera mode) Approx. 1.1W
USB Charge/USB Power Supply Yes (Shooting, Playback)
Battery Life Still Images Approx. 200 min with supplied battery / Approx. 100min with optional battery
Battery Life Movies (actual shooting) Approx. 30min. (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB)
Battery Life Movies (cont. shooting) Approx. 30min [example]. (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB. )
InCamera Guide N/A
Other Shooting Functions Face Detection
TRILUMINOS Color Yes
Operating Speed Start-up Time (Approx. 6.9 sec.) / Shooting Time Lag (Approx. 1.2 sec.)
Water Proof N/A
Digital Level Gauge N/A
Filter Diameter N/A
Linear Focus Yes
Scan System Progressive scan
Color Filter R,G,B primary color mosaic filters
Active Mode Optical and Electronic
Auto Macro Yes
Focusing Type N/A
AF Illuminator N/A
ISO Sensitivity(REI) ISO100-3200(iAuto), ISO100-12800(Superior Auto), ISO100-1600(Program Auto)
Face Detection Auto / 8 faces
Auto Orientation On only
Recording Format Still Images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible
Card Capacity (Optional) Memory Stick Micro: 16GB
microSD Memory Card: 64GB
Built-in Microphone Stereo
Speaker Mono
NFC One-touch remote: yes
WiFi Ctrl with Smartphone: Yes
Send to Smartphone: Yes (Select on Smartphone)
Power Saving 2 min
Clock Function,Setting Yes (Auto Clock ADJ)
USB Connect Mass storage: yes
LUN Settings (Multi/Single) Multi
Tripod Receptacle Yes
Voltage (with supplied battery) Maximum Voltage: 4.2V
Nominal Voltage: 3.6V
Body Material Plastic
Shutter Release Time Lag Approx. 0.037 sec.
Operating Temperature 0 degrees C. – +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. – 104 degrees F.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.2″ (62.4 x 61.8 x 30mm)
Weight 3.7 oz (105g)

Sony DSC-QX10 Release Date

The Sony DSC-QX10 starts shipping on September 27, 2013.

Sony DSC-QX10 Sample Images

See Sony DSC-QX10 Sample Images

Product images

Sony DSC-QX10 1 Sony DSC-QX10 2 Sony DSC-QX10 3 Sony DSC-QX10 4