The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 ($249.99 direct)( at Amazon) is one of two lens-style cameras that the company is marketing for use as add-on lenses for Android and iOS phones. There's no LCD; instead, the 18-megapixel QX10 sends a Live View feed to your phone's screen via Wi-Fi. It doesn't match the image quality of the other model in this series, the QX100( at Amazon), but suffers from some of the same usability and performance issues. The add-on lens concept is an intriguing one, but if you are feeling that your phone's camera isn't giving you enough image quality, but you don't want to deal with a D-SLR or mirrorless camera, you are better served with an inexpensive, Wi-Fi-enabled camera like our Editors' Choice Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS( at Amazon). Design and FeaturesThe QX10 is remarkably compact. It measures just 1.2 by 2.5 inches (HD) and weighs a mere 3.2 ounces. A removable bayonet mount features clips that attach to a smartphone—there's a larger accessory available for ...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 is an add-on lens for use with smartphones. It's an example of a risky, forward-thinking concept, but some issues prevent us from recommending it.
Sharp lens; 10x zoom range; Compact; On-camera shutter and zoom controls; Wi-Fi with NFC; iOS and Android compatibility
Image noise at moderate ISO settings; Live view feed can lag; Shutter lag when triggering from phone; Takes time to mount to phone; Slow startup compared to a standalone camera; No support for Windows Phone