Sony has confirmed it isn’t currently looking at bringing Lens Camera compatibility to Windows Phone or BlackBerry platforms.
Currently, the Sony QX100 and Sony QX10 are compatible with iOS and Android devices, connecting via NFC or Wi-Fi Direct.
However, Sony has now confirmed that the smartphone Lens Cameras won’t be attaching themselves to any BlackBerry or Windows Phone devices any time soon.
Operated via an app called PlayMemories, the user can access the Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto and Program Auto modes, but there’s no HDR, panoramic mode or Instragram-esque filters to be found.
Cherry added that some of these features, including the addition of photo filters is something the company is working on and could come in a feature update for the app.
“It’s definitely a trend that we are working on. We’ve included some in the [Sony Xperia Z1] already, so it’s something that we’re really working on to follow the consumer trend to do those kind of quick filters so it almost looks like a professional photo even if you don’t really know what you’re doing.”
Sony QX100 and QX10 Features
Offering enhanced photographic capability to the average iOS or Android smartphone, the QX10 and QX100 have 18.2-megapixel and 20.2-megapixel sensors to their name.
Attaching to smartphones using a two rubberised feet, the Lens Cameras pack quite the photographic punch. The more expensive Sony QX100 has the same Exmor R CMOS image sensor as the RX100, 3.6x optical zoom and an aperture range of f1.8 – f4.9.
The QX10 on the other hand has a Sony G Lens similar to the Sony Xperia Z1, but has 10x optical zoom and a f3.3 – f5.9 aperture range.
Both the Sony QX10 and Sony QX100 Lens Cameras will be available from the end of September, priced at £179 and £399 respectively.
Next, read our pick of the best cameras of 2013.
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