DSC-QX100

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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Overview
Maker Sony
Type Lens-style Compact Camera
Lens
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
(28–100 mm equivalent)
F-numbers ƒ/1.8 to ƒ/4.9
Sensor/medium
Sensor Sony Exmor R
Sensor typeBackside-Illuminated (BSI) CMOS
Sensor size 13.2 x 8.8mm (1.0 inch type)
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 (20.2 megapixels)
Film speed ISO 160–6400
Recording medium One microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, or MemoryStick Micro card
Shutter
Shutter speeds 4s to 1/1600s
Continuous shooting 10 frames per second
Image processing
Image processor Bionz image processor
White balance No
General
Dimensions 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.46 x 2.46 x 2.19 inches)
Weight 179 g including battery

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. [1]

Contents

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 Type1.0 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 TypeCarl 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 Lengthf=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 Zoom3.6x lossless
Digital ZoomN/A
Aperture TypeIris diaphragm (7 blades)
Focal Length (f=35mm format equivalent)Still images (3:2) f=28–100 mm
Still images (4:3) f=30–1008 mm
Still images (16:9) f= 29–105 mm
Still images (1:1) f= 36–127 mm
Movie (16:9) f= 33–120 mm (SteadyShot Active Mode)
LCD
Screen TypeSegment LCD
Camera
Image Processing EngineBIONZ
SteadyshotStill Images: Optical
Movies: Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation
Focus ModeSingle-shot AF
Touch AF
Manual Focus
Multi Point AF
Focus AreaMulti Point AF
Light Metering ModeMulti 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 ModesAuto
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy
Incandescent
Fluorescent (Warm White)
Fluorescent (Cool White)
Fluorescent (Day White)
Fluorescent (Daylight)
C. Temp.
Shutter SpeedAuto (4–1/2000)
Program Auto (1–1/2000)
Aperture Priority (8–1/2000)
Shutter Priority (30–1/2000)
ApertureiAuto (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 ControlQuality (Fine, Standard)
Dynamic Range FunctionsDynamic Range Optimizer
Shooting ModesIntelligent Auto
Superior Auto
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed Priority
Program Auto
Movie
Max. Continuous Shooting Speed
(with max. recording pixel)
N/A
Self Timer2–10 sec. delay
Movie ModeSingle
Shooting FunctionsFace Detection
Number of Recording ScenesStill images: 33
Movie: 44
Recording
Compatible Recording MediaMemory Stick Micro
Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2)
microSD Memory Card
microSDHC Memory Card
microSDXC Memory Card
Recording FormatStill images: JPEG
Movies: MP4
Colour Space/FormatStill Image: sRGB
Movies Mode: NTSC
Recording ResolutionsStill 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 TerminalsMulti/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
NFC® One-touch functionalityYes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Wi-Fi®Yes, Wi-Fi® Connect
Power
Power SourceDC 3.6 V (Supplied battery)
DC 5.0 V (AC adapter)
Battery SystemRechargeable Battery Pack (Lithium-Ion)
Power Consumption (Camera Mode)Approx. 1.1 W
USB ChargingYes
USB Power ModeYes
Battery Life(CIPA) Approx. 220, approx. 110min
Supplied Battery PackSony Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BN)
Others
Operating TemperatureApprox. 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)

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References

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