Manual Images and Specs for Sony QX10 and QX100 External Lenses for Smartphones Leak

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 16, 2013 | 0 comments
Sohrab Osati

DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 3

We’ve been reporting for some time on Sony’s ambitions beyond the compact camera market which includes a new product category. The idea is that as smartphones continue to grow with consumers and offer better cameras, that the consumer will continue to rely more on them and thus, less likely to purchase a pocket camera like Sony’s Cyber-shot series. Still, due to our affinity with thin products, a smartphone will never be able to match what a quality camera will offer and many consumers might still not want to carry a DSLR with them, even those as compact as the NES series. Enter the Sony QX10 and QX100. Designed to attach to your smartphone via a magnetic lock, the two units will house their own image sensor, battery, and memory. The QX10 and QX100 are meant to cater to those who wish to take more serious photos but don’t necessarily need a dedicated camera and with features like 1-inch SMOS sensor, 18-megapixel, and 10x optical zoom, Sony has a compelling case.

Now, thanks to the newest leak, we know a little more about the two models that may change the way we think about compact cameras and smartphones.

Sony QX10 and QX100 Manuels

From the leaked manual, we now know how the layout of each lens will work:

Here is the first leak of a part of the QX10 and QX100 manual:

  1. Power Button
  2. Microphone
  3. Display Panel
    • : Indicates that the card is not inserted
    • : Indicates the remaining battery charge
  4. Hook for belt
  5. Tripod
  6. Ring Control (DSC-QX100)
  7. The power / charge / movie
    • Green: Power on
    • Orange: running charging
    • Red: running video
  8. Zoom lever
  9. Shutter button
  10. Multifunctional jack
  11. RESET button

Other things we’ve learned about the duo include:

Dimensions (standard CIPA):

  • DSC-QX100: 62,5 mm × 62,5 mm × 55,5 mm (W / H / D)
  • DSC-QX10: 62,4 mm × 61,8 mm × 33,3 mm (W / H / D)
  • Weight (standard CIPA) (including battery pack NP-BN, “Memory Stick Micro”):
  • DSC-QX100: approx. 179 g
  • DSC-QX10: approx. 105 g
  • Power Supply: Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN, 3,6 In the
  • Power consumption (during shooting): 1.1 W

Other things to note are that while the QX100 offers a 1-inch and likely 20-megapixel image sensor, it will not feature any zoom. On the other hand, it’s believed that the QX10 will feature an 18-megapixel image sensor with 10x optical zoom. Both models are expected to fully work with Android and iOS smartphones. Along side the Xperia Honami at the 2013 IFA in Berlin, it’s believed that Sony will also announce the QX10 and QX100.

Discuss:

Do you see this as a product that will catch on with consumers?

[Via SonyAlphaRumors]