Sony Alpha QX1 & Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Announced, Specs, Price
Sony has announced two new lens-style cameras: Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. With an interchangeable lens model and an APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor with 20.1-megapixels, the QX1 allows you to use an E-mount lens with your smartphone, so the QX1 can literally turn your smartphone into a mirrorless camera. The Sony QX30 features a 20.4-megapixel 1/2.3″-type sensor and a longer 24-720mm equivalent optical zoom with OIS.
Sony Alpha QX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Price and Availability
Sony Alpha QX1 Price: $398.00
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Price: $348.00
Sony QX1 will be in stock in November, while Sony QX30 will be in stock in September. Now you can pre-order both of them on Amazon, B&H, Adorama, or ebay.
Specs:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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MSRP | $350 | $400 |
Body type | ||
Body type | Compact | |
Body material | Composite | |
Sensor | ||
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
Other resolutions | 5456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536 | |
Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 |
Effective pixels | 20 megapixels | |
Sensor photo detectors | 21 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Sensor size | 1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Processor | Bionz X | |
Color space | sRGB | |
Color filter array | Primary color filter | |
Image | ||
ISO | Auto, 80-3200 | Auto, 100 – 16000 |
White balance presets | 6 | 10 |
Custom white balance | No | |
Image stabilization | Optical | No |
Uncompressed format | No | RAW |
JPEG quality levels | Normal | |
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Optics & Focus | ||
Focal length (equiv.) | 24–720 mm | |
Optical zoom | 30× | |
Maximum aperture | F3.5 – F6.3 | |
Autofocus |
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Autofocus assist lamp | No | |
Digital zoom | No (2X) | Yes (2X Clear Image Zoom) |
Manual focus | No | Yes |
Normal focus range | 5 cm (1.97″) | |
Number of focus points | 25 | |
Lens mount | Sony E (NEX) | |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | |
Screen / viewfinder | ||
Articulated LCD | No | |
Touch screen | Yes (via smartphone) | |
Screen type | Depends on connected smartphone | |
Live view | Yes (via smartphone) | |
Viewfinder type | None | |
Photography features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 sec | 30 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Built-in flash | No | Yes |
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | |
External flash | No | |
Flash modes | None | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Flash X sync speed | 1/160 sec | |
Drive modes |
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Continuous drive | 10 fps | 4 fps |
Self-timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
WB Bracketing | No | |
Videography features | ||
Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Format | MPEG-4 | |
Microphone | Stereo | |
Speaker | None | |
Storage | ||
Storage types | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | |
Connectivity | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
HDMI | No | |
Wireless | Built-In | |
Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n with NFC | |
Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) | |
Physical | ||
Environmentally sealed | No | |
Battery | Battery Pack | |
Battery description | NP-BN, NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 200 | 440 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) | 216 g (0.48 lb / 7.62 oz) |
Dimensions | 68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28″) | 74 x 70 x 53 mm (2.91 x 2.76 x 2.09″) |
Other features | ||
Orientation sensor | Yes | |
Timelapse recording | No | |
GPS | None |
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