Alongside the company's new Z1 Android smartphone , today Sony announced a peculiar set of accessories that aim to turn your smartphone into a full-fledged digital camera. The Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 attach to iPhones and Android phones, giving users access to a dedicated lens and image sensor, as well as optical zoom.

The QX100 features a 20.2-megapixel sensor, Exmor R CMOS sensor, and a Carl Zeiss f/1.8 lens with 3.6x optical zoom, while the QX10 utilizes an 18-megapixel sensor with a Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sony G Lens, and 10x optical zoom. The QX100 also includes dedicated keys for zoom control and shutter release. Both lens attachments include optical image stabilization and can record 1080p video at 30fps.The lenses can either be attached to your phone or can be separated from your device and controlled remotely with the help of NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity. Photos are saved to the camera and your device, and can be shared through Sony's PlayMemories app.The Sony QX10 and QX100 can be pre-ordered now for $249.99 and $499.99, respectively, and are expected to start shipping by the end of September.

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