![]() ![]() The iPhone 5s takes images natively at 8MP while the Sony QX-100 was only sending 1.5MP images to the camera. And the good thing about that is that it can be updated. In all, the real let down was the software. One plus for the Sony: notice that the background is blurred nicely vs the flatter image from the iPhone. While the Sony has a richer color saturation - perhaps too saturated - both are quite good. In this shot, both cameras do a great job. Also a better job of keeping the highlights from blowing out and the darks from disappearing. In this one both cameras do a good job, but the nod goes to the Sony QX-100 for better representation of the colors in both the light and dark areas. Bright colors, bright sun, dark shadows, natural and artificial light all in one. This first shot is a bit of a torture shot for any camera. These images are not modified other than whatever the individual cameras do by default and for size/cropping for use here. Here are the sample shots and a few notes for each. While not in the perfect setting, we did a few side-by-side tests with the QX-100 ($499) lens against the stock camera in the iPhone 5S. We had a few minutes to go hands-on with the QX-100 high-end lens yesterday, and here's what we saw. We've been anxiously awaiting the release of the new Sony QX line of lens-style cameras: those super high quality lens systems that attach to the back of an iPhone and communicate with the phone via a Sony app. The lowest prices for iOS devices available for Black Friday 2013 are listed below. If you get down there quick though, you might just be able to bag yourself a few $100 iTunes Cards for $79.88 each. Sam's Club will be opening its doors for black Friday super-early, this year. Those looking for some added protection to add to their iOS devices might also be pleased to hear that RadioShack will be offering 30% off all Zagg Screen Protectors, and a further 10% off all Otterbox cases. Plus, those looking for some extra in-store credit to spend on even more Black Friday deals will probably appreciate the chance to bag a $10 RadioShack gift card with the purchase of any $50 iTunes Card. Pick up an Apple TV for $100 on your way and you'll get a free $20 gift card. The purchase of Apple's iPhone 5S, (starting at $200 with a 2 year contract), will see you receive a free $50 gift card, while opting for the iPhone 5C - (starting at $50 with a 2 year contract) - will also see you receive a free $50 gift card. ![]() Other smaller retailers, such as RadioShack, will open their doors at 8AM. The firm will also be slashing the cost of Apple's just-launched 16 GB iPad Air to $450, providing a super-neat saving of $50. The last of the biggest retailers - Best Buy - will be offering Apple's iPhone 5C for the lowest upfront cost we've been able to find at just $48 (a $51.99 savings). Meanwhile, if you opt to buy Apple's original iPad mini (without “Retina” display), you could even grab yourself a free $100 gift card. Retailer Walmart will be running a similar promotion, seeing all shoppers receive a free $75 gift card with the purchase of either an iPhone 5C ($45, with a 2 year contract) or iPhone 5S ($189, with a 2 year contract). The retailer will also be offering $30 gift cards for those who purchase the iPhone 5S (staring at $180) with a 2 year contract. One of those third-party vendors is Target, who will be offering shoppers a free $75 gift card with any purchase of Apple's iPad mini ($279), and the chance to bag themselves a free $100 gift card with the purchase of any iPad, (including the iPad 2 - which starts at $399), when doors finally open this Thursday. Meanwhile, the iPod touch 4th Generation was slashed by $21, the iPad 2 saw an average drop of $31, and the MacBook Pro with Retina Display was available for $101 less than its usual retail price.Īs significant as some of the above discounts may sound though, Apple is almost always beaten in its online holiday discounts by third-party vendors. Last year for example, we saw the firm drop its iPad with Retina Display by a cool $41. ![]() While specifics on what hardware we might expect to be discounted come this Friday are still a little sketchy, we can take a quick look at the company's Black Friday events held in previous years for clues as to what type of discounts shoppers should expect to see emerge towards the end of this week. Set to kick-off this Friday, November 29, the day will mark one of the only times in the year that Apple offers significant discounts on its many hardware products - both online and through its physical retail stores. Those out there who are familiar with Apple's movements around this time of year will know that we're just a few days out from Apple's annual one-day only Black Friday shopping event. ![]()
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