Empower your smartphone to capture breathtaking photographs and movies. Compact and lightweight, DSC-QX100 delivers sophisticated performance and stunning image quality. Shoot, edit and share your creations anytime, anywhere.

 

20.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor Bionz NFC + Wifi Bundled Smartphone Attachments SRL-esque Manual Control
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 20.2 megapixel 1.0 type Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor collects light more efficiently and diminishes noise to low levels. Now you can shoot amazingly clean photos and low-noise videos in dimly lit environments at high-sensitivity settings.


Generic 1/2.3 type (7.76 mm diagonal) sensor

Carl Zeiss
Light Up Each Precious
Moment Perfectly

Legendary Carl Zeiss optics and unrivalled Sony imaging technology offer powerful 3.6x (28-100mm at 35mm equivalent) optical zoom capabilities and an enormous F1.8 aperture for beautiful background defocusing and bokeh.



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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One-touch Connectivity
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-QX100 on wide-ranging smartphone models, as if using an interchangeable-lens camera.


Effortlessly Adjust Camera Settings
Effortlessly Adjust
Camera Settings

The SLR-style control ring allows for manual focusing and zooming, control aperture and exposure – features which are unavailable on smartphones and compact digital cameras.



Optical Steady Shot 
Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation compensates for camera shake during handheld still image shooting. When shooting videos, the Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode)* takes care of unnecessary shakes.

*Combined with electronic stabilisation.
ISO Sensitivity 
With a wide ISO sensitivity range*, you can now achieve great shots in various lighting conditions.

*ISO 160 - 25600 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 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”.
PlayMemories Mobile™ 
Empower your smartphone or tablet. Share photos and videos directly from the camera or control your Wi-Fi compatible Cyber-shot by remote 

Accessorise To Personalise 
What's your style about? Accessorise your DSC-QX100 with Sony products that are designed to fit beautifully together. 

 

 

 
Image Sensor
Type ExmorR™ CMOS sensor
Size 1.0 type (13.2mm x 8.8mm)
Gross Pixels Approx. 20.9 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 20.2 Megapixels
 
Lens
Lens Type Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 7 elements in 6 groups (4 aspheric elements including AA lens)
F Number F1.8(W)-4.9(T)
Focal Length (f=) f=10.4-37.1mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9 f=29-105mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3 f=30-108mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9 f=33-120mm(SteadyShot Active)
Focus Range (iAuto) W: Approx. 5cm(0.16') to infinity, T:Approx.55cm(1.80') to infinity
Focus Range (Program Auto) W: Approx. 5cm(0.16') to infinity, T: Approx. 55cm(1.80') to infinity
Optical Zoom 3.6x
 
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 - Manual Focus Yes
Focus Mode - Multi-Point AF Yes
Light Metering - Multi Pattern Yes
Exposure Compensation +/- 3.0EV, 1/3 EV step
ISO Sensitivity Setting Auto(ISO160-6400), Superior Auto(ISO160-25600), Program Auto(ISO160-3200), Aperture Priority(ISO160-3200) *1
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White /Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/"C.Temp.
Shutter Speed iAuto (4 - 1/2000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) *2
Self-Timer 10sec. / 2sec.
Auto Macro Yes
Aperture iAuto (F1.8/F11) / Program Auto (F1.8/F11) / Aperture Priority (F1.8/F11)
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
Aperture Priority 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
Stamina (Battery Life) Approx. 220 / Approx. 110min
20M(5,472×3,648) 3:2 mode Yes
18M (4,896 X 3,672) 4:3 mode Yes
17M (5,472×3,080) 16:9mode Yes
13M (3,648×3,648) 1:1 mode Yes
5M (2,736 x 1,824) 3:2 mode Yes
5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode Yes
4.2M(2,720×1,528) 16:9mode Yes
3.7M(1,920×1,920) 1:1mode 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. 0.21 sec
Shutter Release Time Lag Approx. 0.035 sec
Shooting Interval Approx. 1.0 sec
Built-in Microphone Stereo
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording 3.6x
Wi-Fi Yes
NFC Yes
 
Playback
Movie Yes
 
USB
USB Connection - Auto (Multi-Configuration) Yes
Hi-Speed USB Yes
Micro USB 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. 62.5mm x 62.5mm x 55.5mm
Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick) Approx. 179.0g
Weight (Body only) Approx. 165g
 
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BN*12), Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Smartphone attachment, Instruction Manual, Shoe Cap, Instruction Manual