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Sony DSC-QX30, black
Turn your Smartphone into 30× optical zoom camera
Simply attach the compact and lightweight DSC-QX30 to turn your smartphone into a professional grade camera to capture beautiful high quality 20MP still photos. With 30× Optical Zoom and 60× Clear Image Zoom you will get amazingly close from farther distances – something your smartphone just can’t offer.

NFC/Wi-Fi® allows simple, one-touch linking to smartphones
The DSC-QX30 uses Wi-Fi® and one touch NFC to connect with your IOS or Android smartphone.You can instantly edit and share your images with friends and family via email and/or via your favorite social media sites such as Facebook™ and Instagram™ through your phone.

Use apps to edit and share photos instantly online
Choose from a multitude of photo editing apps to edit and share your photos on the fly.

Shoot and enjoy images thru the smartphone’s large LCD screen
All of the DSC-QX30’s features can be accessed via your smartphone’s LCD screen and the free PlayMemories™ Mobile app.

Uncouple from phone and mount for flexible shooting
The DSC-QX30 can also be used uncoupled from the smartphone. Hold the camera in one hand and your phone in the other, or use the universal tripod screw to mount your camera to any number of mounts to experience versatile, freestyle shooting.

Conveniently save images on both camera & phone memory
Images are conveniently saved to both camera and smartphone’s memory automatically. With the free PlayMemories™ Mobile app you’ll then be able to export the images to organize, edit and share anytime, anywhere.

Never miss the moment with lock on AF and 10FPS shooting
Easily keep moving subjects in sharp focus with Lock-on AF. Just activate Lock-on AF first and tap your subject on the screen to use this convenient function to ensure your subject stays in focus. The camera also allows high-speed continuous shooting of maximally 10 fps and large images at 20MP megapixels.

Exmor R®CMOS sensor for impeccable low light performance
The DSC-QX30 sports a back-illuminated 20MP 1 / 2.3” Exmor R® CMOS sensor producing images with low noise even in low light, far surpassing the quality of images shot on smartphones.

Minimize blur in photos and video with Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
Capture sharp photos with minimal blur even when zoomed in (30× Optical zoom), thanks to Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization.

High-quality 60p HD video with low grain even in low light
Record high quality 1920x1080/50p HD video even in low lighting situations. The MP4 format is ideal for enjoying and sharing your HD movies on your Smartphone, PC, Mac®computer or the internet.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
20.4
Sensor type
Exmor™ CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
3:2, 16:9 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
5184 × 3888
Smallest image size
640 × 480
1280 × 864
Imaging processor
BIONZ
ISO
80 – 12 800
1/3 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Colour space
sRGB

Lens

Lens type
Sony G
Focal length
24 – 720 mm
Optical zoom
30×
Aperture
f/3.5 – 6.3

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Optical SteadyShot™

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus modes
Single
Focus point selection
Multi-point
Touch focus
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
5 cm – ∞ (wide)
200 cm – ∞ (tele)
Close focus distance
5 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/1600 – 30 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
Superior Auto
Intelligent Auto
Program
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Movie
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Still image continuous shooting
10 fps

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent (3)

Movie recording

Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p
Bitrate
[FullHD] 28 Mbps
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
MPF
Movie format
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC-LC stereo)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
None

LCD monitor

Display type
Depends on connected smartphone

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
Memory Stick Micro

Flash

Flash type
None

Interface

USB
microUSB 2.0
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Yes

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
No
Panorama
No
HDR
No
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
NP-BN lithium battery
Battery life
200 shots (CIPA)

Body

Color
Black
Height (mm)
65.1
Width (mm)
68.4
Depth (mm)
57.6
Weight (body only)
178 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
193 g
Package contents
Lithium battery NP-BN
microUSB cable
USB cable
Smartphone attachment
User manual

Product codes

EAN
4905524989144
Manufacturer code
DSCQX30B.CE7

Photopoint offers free shipping for orders over 99 € delivered to Estonia. Take a look in the tab "Delivery" for a more precise delivery estimate.

For this product you can select the desired delivery method at the shopping cart:

Photopoint store Pick-up


Place your order from Photopoint web store and pick your goods up from one of Photopoint`s brick and mortar stores. The delivery to Photopoint store is free even for orders less than 99 €. You will be noticed by e-mail when your order is ready for pick-up.

The Photopoint stores are located in Tallinn and Tartu. See the exact locations from here.

Omniva parcel terminal 

You can order the goods to one of the Omniva Parcel terminals. Choose the desired terminal at the shopping cart. As the shipment arrives to the selected terminal, you will be sent an SMS-notification with an unique code. Go to the terminal within a week, enter the code and take your package. It is as simple as that.

See Omniva Parcel terminal locations here.

SmartPOST parcel terminal

Did not find an Omniva terminal at suitable location? Try SmartPost. Choose the desired terminal at the shopping cart. As the shipment arrives to the selected terminal, you will be sent an SMS-notification with an unique code. Go to the terminal within a week, enter the code and take your package. This method actually works for all parcel terminals.

See SmartPOST parcel terminal locations here.

DPD parcel locker

Make sure you check out also the locations of DPD parcel lockers. These are located all over Estonia. The delivery is the same. As the shipment arrives to the selected locker, you will be sent an SMS with a unique code. Go to the locker, enter the code and take your package.

See DPD parcel locker locations here.

Smartpost Finland parcel terminal

SmartPOST Finland is the best way to order goods to Finland. These terminals work the same way as in Estonia. As the shipment arrives to the selected terminal in Finland, you will be sent an SMS-notification with an unique code. Go to the terminal, enter the code and take your package.

See SmartPOST Finland parcel terminal locations here.

Matkahuolto parcel service

Matkahuolto is easy way to order goods to Finland. These are located also in smaller Finnish towns. As the shipment arrives to the selected Matkahuolto outlet, you will be sent an SMS-notification or an e-mail. Go to the outlet, show your ID and take your package.

See Matkahuolto outlet locations here.

Omniva courier delivery

The courier will transport your goods from Photopoint straight to the provided address. The delivery will take place at workdays from 08:00 to 17:00. Hold your phone near you as the courier will call you prior to its arrival. Please make sure there is someone at the destination, eligible to receive the shipment. 

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