Zoom up to 10x razor-sharp optical clarity to capture every detail with lens-style camera DSC-QX10. All the convenience of your smartphone meets all the quality of a high performance camera. It‘s the ideal solution for shooting and sharing.

10x Optical Zoom 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor Bionz Optical SteadyShot NFC + Wifi Bundled Smartphone Attachments
Zoom In For The Big Picture

Sony G Lens puts advanced technology right at your fingertips. With its powerful 10x optical zooming capabilities, you can vastly expand the potential of yoursmartphone. 
1x | 10x zoom
10x optical zoom and image stabilisation
Capture Great Shots Even In Low Light
Capture Great Shots Even In Low Light

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Sony is the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of image sensors for digital cameras and video recorders (based on Sony research from April 2012 to March 2013 that shows Sony has a 50% market share)

Sony’s 18.2-megapixel 1/2.3 type Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor increases light sensitivity and combines with Sony’s Column A/D Conversion to reduce noise by half.


Generic 1/2.3 type (7.76 mm diagonal) sensor
Enhanced Images With Minimal Noise
Enhanced Images 
With Minimal Noise

The sophisticated blazing-fast BIONZ™ image processor employs powerful algorithms to transform data into stunningly beautiful images with accurate colour, rich tonal gradations and minimal noise. It handles the most demanding tasks with the utmost speed and precision.


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Shoot Sharper Photos And Videos Everytime

When capturing your favourite moments, there's no room for blurry mistakes. Enjoy enhanced stablisation and eliminate camera shakes with Optical SteadyShot feature.
DSLR style
One-Touch Connection

The camera uses Wi-Fi to connect with your
smartphone and links especially fast with
NFC-compatible models. Compact and
lightweight, it mounts easily so you
can start shooting effortlessly.

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Enjoy Greater Flexibility

Impressive images are possible without having to constantly upgrade your smartphone! The bundled Smartphone Attachment makes it possible to mount the DSC-QX10 on wide-ranging smartphone models, as if using an interchangeable-lens camera.
ISO Sensitivity 
With a wide ISO sensitivity range*, you can now achieve great shots in various lighting conditions.

* ISO 100 - 12800 for still images.		 High-Speed Auto Focus 
Be it a bright environment or one that is dimly-lit, the advanced auto-focusing system is able to swiftly and sharply focus in on subjects.		 TRILUMINOS™ Colour 
The DSC-QX10 supports Sony’s “TRILUMINOS™ Colour”, allowing you to view photos and videos in rich, natural colours on any TV equipped with a “TRILUMINOS™ Display”.
 
Image Sensor
Type ExmorR™ CMOS sensor
Size 1.0/2.3 type (7.76mm)
Gross Pixels Approx. 18.9 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 18.2 Megapixels
 
Lens
Lens Type Sony G 9 elements in 7 groups(including 4 aspheric elements)
F Number F3.3(W)-5.9(T)
Focal Length (f=) f=4.45-44.5mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9 f=27.5-275mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3 f=25-250mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9 f=27.5-385mm(SteadyShot Active)
Focus Range (iAuto) W: Approx. 5cm(0.16') to infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to infinity
Focus Range (Program Auto) W: Approx. 5cm(0.16') to infinity, T: Approx. 150cm(4.92') to infinity
Optical Zoom 10x
 
LCD
Name Segment LCD
 
Shooting Specs
Imaging Processor BIONZ
Image Stabilizer System Optical SteadyShot
Focus Mode - Single-Shot AF Yes
Focus Mode - Touch AF Yes
Focus Mode - Multi-Point AF Yes
Light Metering - Multi Pattern Yes
Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
ISO Sensitivity Setting Auto(ISO100-3200), Superior Auto(ISO100-12800), Program Auto(ISO100-1600) *1
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ Flourescent White Balance 0,1,2
Shutter Speed iAuto (4 - 1/1600) / Program Auto (1 - 1/1600)
Self-Timer 10sec. / 2sec.
Auto Macro Yes
Aperture iAuto (F3.3/F8.0 (W)) / Program Auto (F3.3/F8.0 (W))
Face Detection - Mode Off/On(Regist Faces)/On
Face Detection - Face Selection Yes
Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces 8 faces
 
Shooting mode
Superior Auto Yes
Intelligent Auto Yes
Program Auto Yes
Movie Mode Yes
 
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Micro Yes *3
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) Yes *3
Micro SD Memory Card Yes *3
Micro SDHC Memory Card Yes *3
Micro SDXC Memory Card Yes *3
 
Still Image Recording
18M (4,896 X 3,672) 4:3 mode Yes
13M (4,896 x 2,752) 16:9 mode Yes
5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode Yes
2M (1,920 X 1,080) 16:9 mode Yes
 
Movie Recording
AVC MP4 - 1,440 X 1,080 (12M) Yes
 
Other Features
Face Detection Yes
Still Image Recording during movie Yes
Start-up Time Approx. 6.9 sec
Shooting Time Lag Approx. 1.2 sec
Shutter Release Time Lag Approx. 0.037 sec.
Built-in Microphone Stereo
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording 10x
Wi-Fi Yes
NFC Yes
 
Playback
Movie Yes
 
USB
USB Connection - Mass Storage Yes
 
Optional Accessory Capability
Tripod Receptacle Yes
 
Power Source
Supplied Battery DC3.6V (supplied battely) / DC5.0V (not supplied AC Adoptor)
USB Charge Yes
USB Power Supply Yes (Shooting *5/playback)
 
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 62.4mm x 61.8mm x 33.3mm
Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick) Approx. 105.0g
Weight (Body only) Approx. 90g
 
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BN*12), Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Smartphone attachment, Instruction Manual, Shoe Cap