The Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lens cameras for use with smartphones seem to have polarized opinions in the press with regard to their usefulness with some critics claiming that they are products that are looking for a purpose.

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.

Average to poor. It does not replace the stand alone phone but does give a better quality photo to work with in Adobe.

Better quality photo; It is OK to work in Photoshop

many times requires two hands to line the camera up to the subject; It is only a backup camers but the ad shouts that it can be a replacement camera; Not true

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 is a slim point-and-shoot whose generous feature set, great photos, and quick performance make it an excellent choice for a pocket camera.

Great photos; relatively fast performance; above-average features for its class, including 5x zoom lens and nine-point autofocus

Buttons are a little small; no optical viewfinder

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...

I saw this item on Jimmy Kimmel Live. I thought it was a great idea for a camera. Pros: Great quality photo. It's small enough to carry around in your pocket.. For $169, it was an awesome price. Cons: No flash. It makes your phone heavier. You do notice the difference.

Ever since digital cameras got small and low power enough to fit inside laptop lids, pens and other small objects, phone manufacturers have been trying to create the perfect camera phone.

This camera is ease to connect to phone and nothing hard about setting up settings on your phone. The quality is great and pictures come out looking so clear. In low lighting it does not take as great of a picture but it's still a clear picture. I would recommend to anyone.

Sony's lens-style cameras are going to divide opinion. Some will love the geekiness of being able to strap a lens to your smartphone, others will see it as a waste of money. But we can't help being excited about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10, the 10x optical zoom smartphone accessory.

Great quality; the exposure modes pretty much take care of things; adds real optical zoom to smartphones in a very simple way; versatile and flexible

Could offer more control for advanced users; slow to get connected; battery life isn't amazing; no flash; some lag on display

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 ($249.99 direct) 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.

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