Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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ISO maximum | 25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 20 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.52 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 21.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 10.0 x |
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Minimum aperture | 1.8 |
Maximum aperture | 1.8 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 100 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Autofocus | Single Auto Focus |
Manual focus | yes |
Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 3 |
Exposure compensation minus | -3 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
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WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | no |
Built-in flash | no |
External flash | no |
Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes | Multi |
3D support | no |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Audio system | Stereo |
Weight | 5.82 oz |
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Width | 2.46 in |
Height | 2.46 in |
Depth | 2.19 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 200 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Battery level indicator | yes |
Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
DLNA certified | no |
Energy Star certified | no |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 160 |
ISO maximum | 25600 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 25600 |
Maximum image resolution | 5472 x 3648 px |
White balance presets | 8 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | no |
Supported image file formats | JPEG XR |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | No |
Articulated LCD | no |
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Touch screen | yes |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1440 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | MP4 |
Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1440 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 2 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types |
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Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | no |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | no |
Ultimately the QX100 lacks the level of control that we'd expect from a photography device at this price. It will give you good quality results and
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