The Sony Cyber-shot QX line of lens-style cameras launches with two models – the QX100 and QX10. Both have their own optics and image sensor and can use an Android or iOS device as viewfinder (pairing is done with NFC if available then the image is streamed over Wi-Fi).
The QX100 has a huge 1" Exmor R sensor with 20.2MP resolution, F/1.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonar T* lens, 3.6x optical zoom and stabilization – the same specs as the acclaimed Sony RX100M II. The QX10 is more compact and features a longer zoom range – 10x – and has a Sony G Lens coupled with a 1/2.3" 18.2MP Exmor R sensor.
Both lens-style cameras shoot 1,440 x 1080p video at 30 frames per second and have enough juice in their batteries for 230 shots (or 55-65 minutes of video recording depending on the model). The QX cameras can attach to smartphones of various sizes and some Xperia phones will get dedicated cases that protect the phone and offer an attachment point for the camera. Both QX100 and QX10 can work separately from the phone, while still streaming to the viewfinder, which makes framing in tight spots a breeze.
The Sony Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 are available for pre-order in the UK starting today and will go on sale in Europe by the end of September. The QX100 will cost you $500 and the QX10 is half that at $250. For comparison, the RX100M II that has the same lens and sensor as the QX100 is $750
Source:Verge
Sony officially announced the Xperia Z1, its latest flagship smartphone. A successor of sorts to the Xperia Z announced at CES in January, the Z1 will come in three colors, black, purple, and white. Like the Z, the Z1 is also waterproof. It features a BIONZ image processor, 1/2.3-inch camera sensor, and Sony G-branded lens. Sony claims that this allows the Z1 to zoom in up to 3x with "zero loss" in image quality. It seems that Sony has been paying attention to what Nokia has been doing with the Lumia 1020 lately.The Z1 is undoubtedly the star of the show – measuring just 8.5mm in thickness, the Xperia Z1 houses a large 1/2.3" sensor – that's about 70% larger than the sensors on most phones and Sony achieved it without a hump on the back like most other handsets with large sensors.The camera uses all-Sony tech – an F/2.0 Sony G Lens, a Sony Exmor RS sensor and a Sony BIONZ image processor.
The Z1's main focus is its camera, and it comes with a suite of apps to help users take advantage of it. Sony has included quick sharing apps, advanced burst modes, and the new Info Eye app, which seems to approximate what Google Goggles already does. The Z1 also integrates with Sony's Play Memories cloud service, which lets users store and share images they take online. Other gimmicks include the ability to super impose dinosaurs on your image if you want.
Like the Xperia Z, the Z1 has a 5-inch, 1080p display, but it uses the newer Triluminos panel that debuted on the Z Ultra. It also has the "latest" Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm.
Source:Verge & Engadget