Sony has announced the ILCE-QX1, the company first Interchangeable lens style camera for smartphones that can be used with E-mount lens collection such as zoom, wide angle, tele or macro lens. It has APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor that can capture 20.1-megapixel images. The BIONZ X processor has improved area-specific noise reduction.
It can also shoot RAW image files and includes pop-up flash to capture interiors and night scenes better. You can uncouple it from the phone and mount for flexible shooting. This comes only with the E-mount, so you have to get a lens separately. The LCS-QXA Case and Strap Kit sold separately has tough brown leather-look finish.
Sony ILCE-QX1 Interchangeable lens style camera specifications
- 20.1 megapixels APS-C type (23.2 x 15.4mm) Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
- BIONZ X image processor
- Sony E-mount Lens
- Built-in flash (GN4 in meters at ISO 100)
- 1080p ((1920 x 1080) video recording at 30fps
- Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0
- Memory Stick Micro / Memory Stick Micro Mark 2 and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
- Dimensions – 74.0 x 69.5 x 52.5 mm, weight 216g w/o smartphone attachment
- 1020mAh Sony NP-FW50 rechargeable battery
The Sony ILCE-QX1 Interchangeable lens style camera is priced at US$399.99 (Rs. 24,200 apporx.) and is available for pre-order in the US immediately. It would ship later this month.