The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 is a mobile device-mountable lens-style compact camera manufactured by Sony. Announced on September 3, 2014, the QX100 is one of Sony's "Smart Lens" cameras, alongside the QX1, QX10 and QX30, that are specifically designed to be used with a smartphone. Its highlight features are its 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) backside-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, with 20.2 megapixels, ƒ/1.8 to ƒ/4.9 Carl ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens and a 3.6x (28–100 mm) optical zoom, all taken straight from the Sony RX100 II premium compact camera.
Like the other Sony Smart Lens cameras, it is Wi-Fi-controlled using an Android or iOS device though the downloadable Imaging Edge (formerly PlayMemories) Mobile application, utilizing the device's screen as its viewfinder and camera controls while also serving as additional storage medium via its integrated wireless file transfer feature.
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | 1.0 inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor, 3:2 aspect ratio |
| Number of Pixel (Effective) | Approx. 20.2 Megapixels |
| Number of Pixel (Gross) | Approx. 20.9 Megapixels |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Carl ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T*, 7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
| F Number (max. Aperture) | f/1.8 (W) to f/4.9 (T) |
| Focal Length | f=10.7–37.1 mm |
| Focus Range (from the front of Lens) | AF approx. 5 cm to infinity (W), approx. 55 cm to infinity (T) |
| Optical Zoom | 3.6x lossless |
| Digital Zoom | N/A |
| Aperture Type | Iris diaphragm (7 blades) |
| Focal Length (f=35mm format equivalent) | Still images (3:2) f=28–100 mmStill images (4:3) f=30–1008 mmStill images (16:9) f= 29–105 mmStill images (1:1) f= 36–127 mmMovie (16:9) f= 33–120 mm (SteadyShot Active Mode) |
| LCD | |
| Screen Type | Segment LCD |
| Camera | |
| Image Processing Engine | BIONZ |
| Steadyshot | Still Images: OpticalMovies: Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation |
| Focus Mode | Single-shot AFTouch AFManual FocusMulti Point AF |
| Focus Area | Multi Point AF |
| Light Metering Mode | Multi Pattern |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step |
| ISO Sensitivity(Still Images) | ISO 160–6400 (iAuto)ISO 160–25600 (Superior Auto)Auto / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Program Auto)Auto / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Aperture Priority)Auto / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Shutter Priority) |
| ISO Sensitivity (Movie) | Auto (ISO 160–3200 equivalent) |
| Minimum Illumination (Movie) | Auto: 3.2 lux (Shutter Speed 1/60) |
| White Balance Modes | AutoDaylightShadeCloudyIncandescentFluorescent (Warm White)Fluorescent (Cool White)Fluorescent (Day White)Fluorescent (Daylight)C. Temp. |
| Shutter Speed | Auto (4–1/2000)Program Auto (1–1/2000)Aperture Priority (8–1/2000)Shutter Priority (30–1/2000) |
| Aperture | iAuto (f/1.8 – f/11)Program Auto (f/1.8 – f/11), Aperture Priority (f/1.8 – f/11)Shutter Priority (f/1.8 – f/11) |
| Image Control | Quality (Fine, Standard) |
| Dynamic Range Functions | Dynamic Range Optimizer |
| Shooting Modes | Intelligent AutoSuperior AutoAperture PriorityShutter Speed PriorityProgram AutoMovie |
| Max. Continuous Shooting Speed(with max. recording pixel) | N/A |
| Self Timer | 2–10 sec. delay |
| Movie Mode | Single |
| Shooting Functions | Face Detection |
| Number of Recording Scenes | Still images: 33Movie: 44 |
| Recording | |
| Compatible Recording Media | Memory Stick MicroMemory Stick Micro (Mark 2)microSD Memory CardmicroSDHC Memory CardmicroSDXC Memory Card |
| Recording Format | Still images: JPEGMovies: MP4 |
| Colour Space/Format | Still Image: sRGBMovies Mode: NTSC |
| Recording Resolutions | Still Image:3:2 mode:20 MP (5472 x 3648)5 MP (2736 x 1824)4:3 mode:18 M (4864 x 3648)5 MP (2592 x 1944)16:9 mode:17 MP (5472 x 3080)4.2 MP (2720 x 1528)1:1 mode:13 MP (3648 x 3648)3.7 MP (1920 x 1920)Movies:MP4; 16 MP (1,920 x 1080 at 30 fps) |
| Interface | |
| Input And Output Terminals | Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) |
| NFC® One-touch functionality | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) |
| Wi-Fi® | Yes, Wi-Fi® Connect |
| Power | |
| Power Source | DC 3.6 V (Supplied battery)DC 5.0 V (AC adapter) |
| Battery System | Rechargeable Battery Pack (Lithium-Ion) |
| Power Consumption (Camera Mode) | Approx. 1.1 W |
| USB Charging | Yes |
| USB Power Mode | Yes |
| Battery Life | (CIPA) Approx. 220, approx. 110min |
| Supplied Battery Pack | Sony Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BN) |
| Others | |
| Operating Temperature | Approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 63 x 63 x 56 mm (2.46 x 2.46 x 2.19 in) |
| Weight(with battery and media storage) | 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) |
See also
References
"Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 First-impressions Review: Digital Photography Review". DPReview. Retrieved 2019-02-14. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-qx100 ↩