Connecting the QX1 to your smartphone delays the photo taking process, but does speed up the process of transferring images to your smartphone. Image quality delivered is on a par with Digital SLRs, and other mirrorless cameras, and there is a very good range of lenses available, although you may...

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  20 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, Good noise performance, Built-in flash, Quite good value for money with lens, 440 shot battery life, Built-in tripod socket, Wi-Fi and NFC, MicroUSB charging

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  Wi-Fi connection not always easy to establish, Slight delay in response to Wi-Fi app, No filters, scene modes or panoramic shooting modes, Focus not particularly quick

We were seriously impressed when Sony introduced its Smart Lens concept last year. The Sony QX10 and QX100 promised to give your smartphone a significant image quality upgrade, but in practice we found them a little too sluggish for daily use - see our full Sony QX10 review .

Answering a problem that perhaps doesn't exist, the QX1 allows you to use your phone with interchangeable lenses and a DSLR sized sensor.

Once again, Sony has produced something innovative and interesting for the camera market with the ILCE-QX1. But it might be a case of solving a problem that doesn’t really exist.While it is great that you can interchangeable lenses with your smartphone, the Sony ILCE-QX1 is fairly unwieldy to use...

A quirky and high-quality photo add-on for your phone but it’s hard to think of anybody who’d find the QX1 essential

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  Small and sturdy, Hassle-free pairing with NFC phones, DSLR photo quality

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  Can be awkward in your hand, Little creative freedom with video, Expensive when starting from scratch

Great little Sony QX1 Camera to use with all smart phones, This camera worked nicely with both my LG-G4 and LG-G7, Plus my LG 8" Tablet I used and a for easier handling and it really helps to keep this Sony QX1 steady.

This is a handy camera for traveling and candid shots when the photographer would otherwise disturb the subject (eg.wildlife). It connects to your smartphone via wifi so it can act as a stand alone lens on a tripod, using your phone as a remote shutter, or clipped directly to the smartphone, turning...

Even though it did not mentioned in description, the package included the flexi kit. Nice bonus. Thank you very much Sotel.

Such an amazing piece of Kit... honestly couldn't live without this. iPhone 6 plus is a snug fit on the mount but works a treat and Playmemories app allows you to change the settings and shoot in raw as well as change the f-stop and exposure.

I used to carry a Panasonic Lumix GX 7 camera whenever I travel. When Sony introduced this camera I was amazed at the camera's portability and the stunning pictures it produces even in low light without flash. The QX 1 can shoot RAW. Compatible with most Sony E lenses.

This is the next big thing I hope sony does not stop making due to low demand, it's brilliant if more people knew about this I believe it would sell very well

Good idea with lots of positives but some negatives. I liked the compact size, the quality of the images and the color production in the images. I was not a fan of having to carry a back-up battery for the smartphone, the app for this device is a little slow, and on continuous this device no matter...

Camera itself is good but the software to run it needs to be updated. You do t have full manual control in this camera. This should be updated by Sony in order to make it more competitive with Olympus's lens style camera that has more features and options.

I love this camera, works like a dream with my Sony Xperia Z3. Mixes with the lenses I have for my old NEX 3. Great flexibility, looking forward for some interesting photo results

The image quality is great, shoots RAW and it's fantastic for Social Media events.