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]
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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 type | Backside-Illuminated (BSI) CMOS |
| Sensor size | 13.2 x 8.8mm (1.0 inch type) |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| 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 |
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
editTechnical specifications
edit| 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 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 Type | Segment LCD |
| Camera | |
| Image Processing Engine | BIONZ |
| Steadyshot | Still Images: Optical Movies: Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation |
| Focus Mode | Single-shot AF Touch AF Manual Focus Multi 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 | Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent (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 Auto Superior Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Speed Priority Program Auto Movie |
| 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: 33 Movie: 44 |
| Recording | |
| Compatible Recording Media | Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2) microSD Memory Card microSDHC Memory Card microSDXC Memory Card |
| Recording Format | Still images: JPEG Movies: MP4 |
| Colour Space/Format | Still Image: sRGB Movies 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 First-impressions Review: Digital Photography Review". DPReview. Retrieved 2019-02-14.