Samsung Galaxy Camera
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| Maker | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Type | Point-and-shoot, camera |
| Sensor | BSI CMOS 1/2.3" |
| Maximum resolution | 16 megapixels |
| Lens | 4.1-86.1 mm (21x optical zoom) |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Shutter speed range | 16 sec to 1/2,000th sec |
| ASA/ISO range | ISO 100 to 3200 |
| Rear LCD monitor | 4.8" (122 mm) LCD touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Storage | 8GB, expanded via micro-SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Battery | 1650 mAh |
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 128.7 x 19.1mm |
| Weight | 300g |
| Released | August 2012 |
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a point-and-shoot camera which is an Android based mobile device. Samsung announced the camera in August 2012, with the slogan "Camera. Reborn."[1][2] The device was officially released on 8 November 2012, with web sales beginning on 7 November.[3]
Specifications
The camera features a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor and a 21x optical zoom lens, as well as Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, and a GPS receiver by which the camera can make geotagged photographs. It runs on Android's 4.1 "Jelly Bean" software and it allows for in-camera organizing, editing and online sharing or storage of images and videos.[4][5] As with other Android devices, other software can be downloaded from Google Play.[6] However, voice calls cannot be made on the Galaxy Camera. This feature would be provided in its successor, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.[7]
Marketing
To promote the Galaxy Camera, Samsung released a viral video on their YouTube channel, featuring James Franco demonstrating the camera's features.[8]
Availability
On October 4, 2012, U.S. wireless provider AT&T announced that it will begin to carry the Galaxy Camera through its retail outlets on November 16.[9]
On December 11, 2012, Verizon announced that it will also carry the Galaxy Camera. It will be the first 4G LTE camera.
Gallery
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Galaxy Camera in red color
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Galaxy Camera screen
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References
- ↑ "Samsung GALAXY Camera". Samsung Electronics. Retrieved 18 Sep 2012.
- ↑ Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Camera: the most connected camera? DP Review, 2012 Aug 29
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Camera release date announced". Trusted Reviews. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 - Full specifications". 2013-12-25. Gsmarena.
- ↑ Samsung Galaxy Camera review. "Samsung Galaxy Camera review". Android Central. Retrieved 2013-01-09.
- ↑ Android Cameras from Nikon and Samsung by David Pogue, NY Times, Dec 20, 2012
- ↑ Dobie, Alex (2013-06-12). "Making sense of the Galaxy S4 Zoom". Android Central. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
- ↑ "James Franco's Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Camera". Cultbox. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ↑ Samsung and AT&T Offer a $500 'Connected Camera' By Adam Dickter, Sci-Tech Today, November 15, 2012 3:08PM
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