We review this smart lens from Sony, the Sony Cyber-shot QX10, designed to be the camera for your phone.

18 megapixel sensor; Wi-Fi and NFC; FullHD video with stereo sound; 10x optical zoom lens; Zoom can be used in videos; Can shoot left or right handed; Better macro performance than most smartphones; Tripod socket

Lacks flash; Lacks focus assist lamp; Limited options and controls (such as ISO; Lacks panoramic or effect shooting; Lacks continuous shooting mode; Lacks dedicated video button; Shooting without the connection is like shooting blind

It's not often that we review something completely different to the norm, but the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 definitely fits that description. The Sony QX10 is officially called a "lens-sensor module", and it's designed to be the perfect partner for your smartphone, rather than a standalone...

It's no secret that the smartphone market is rapidly eating into the compact camera market. Many companies are trying to figure out new ways to get consumers to buy dedicated image making devices, but Sony's approach is to produce something that works with your smartphone rather than competing...

The Sony QX10 is the lower spec of two new ‘lens cameras' just launched by Sony. A very new concept in the camera world, the QX10 clips onto your smartphone and connects via Wi-Fi to boost its photography capabilities.

Sony has torn the photography rulebook in two with the new Sony Smart Lens. Remote shooting via a smartphone app is something that most camera manufacturers now offer, but Sony has gone one step further by producing a device that not only pairs with a smartphone to take pictures, but actually...

Having recently acquired a Sony Xperia Z1 for myself and already owning a DSC-QX10 Lens I decided to get myself a case for the Z1 which would allow me to attach the lens to the camera without the need to use the slightly chunky mount that comes with the QX10.

The Sony QX10 allows you to markedly improve your smartphone camera without changing your phone. At under £200, just how good is this lens ...

Had this for a year now. Bought it because I love gadgets. Great idea but not a practical camera. Difficult with moving target. System crashes very frequently so Sony needs to fix this if this camera is to be reliable. You need lots of patience! Otherwise get a normal compact camera.

Works as expected, a nice techy unit, but does not take pics as fast as i would like at times. Overall happy with the device.

have now used my QX10: ai once a week and it with my Xperia S phone. 'm Very happy with the results so far :) can say that I with my friends have tested it with the following smartphones * Xperia S (have about 2 years old, also works with NFC feature) * HTC One (also works with NFC feature) * Iphone...