Smartphones with cameras included are something we are used to now, if a phone without one we’d wonder what the hell is going on. It was only a matter of time that the operating systems being created for the phones (and tablets) made it’s way to the cameras, giving more functionality while still having the superior image processing ability of a device that is made to take pictures. Some will think it’s strange to include Android on a camera like this, but in truth used correctly this could lead to a lot of innovations in the camera market. Here are the details released today for the UK release:
Samsung Electronics has today announced the Galaxy Camera will be available across the UK from November 8th. Samsung brand store customers will get the opportunity to buy it earlier, from 5pm on November 7th. First seen in Berlin at IFA 2012 in August, the new connected camera combines high performance photography with the cutting-edge design of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone range.
Simon Stanford, Vice President, Telecommunications & Networks Division, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “The initial response to the Galaxy Camera has been amazing and we are really looking forward to offering our customers a completely new type of digital photography device. The Galaxy Camera is a fantastic example of our continued passion for innovation and we are excited to be evolving our Galaxy range even further.”
The Samsung Galaxy Camera features a 21x optical zoom lens, the latest Android OS (4.1 Jelly Bean) and 3G connectivity so it’s possible to go online and share photos with friends and family anytime anywhere. Plus photographs and videos can be edited and shared easily and spontaneously wherever you are.
A 21x optical touch zoom lens and super-bright 16M BSI CMOS sensor means it’s possible to take high quality pictures with the Galaxy Camera and its ‘Smart Pro’ technology guarantees the end result is a professional-looking, stunning shot every time. The Galaxy Camera’s 16-Megapixel 1/2.3” BSI CMOS sensor makes sure that every image is captured in brilliant colour and resolution, and even wide-angle shots are possible thanks to the 23mm aperture lens. With the world’s largest and most vivid camera display – a 121.2mm HD Super Clear Touch Display – photographs are always crystal clear.
The Galaxy Camera will be available exclusively at the Samsung Brand Store with champagne and canapés on offer from 5pm on November 7th and it will then hit a range of high street stores and online retailers including Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4u and Jessops on November 8th.
Samsung Galaxy Camera Product Specifications
Image Sensor | 16.3 effective megapixel 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS |
Lens | F2.8, 23 mm, 21x Optical Zoom Lens |
IS | OIS |
Display | 121.2 mm (4.77″), 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Network | 4G, 3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz |
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor |
OS | Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean OS |
Memory | 8GB + memory slot : micro SDSC, micro SDHC, micro SDXC |
Image | JPEG format 16M, 14M, 12M Wide, 10M, 5M, 3M, 2M Wide, 1M |
Video | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Full HD 1920×1080 30fps Slow motion Movie 720×480 120fps |
Video Output | HDMI 1.4 |
Value-added Features | Smart Pro : 10 modes (Macro, Rich Tone, Action Freeze, Waterfall Trace, Light Trace,
Beautiful Sunset, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Silhouette, Vivid Fireworks) |
Share shot, Auto Cloud Back-up | |
Smart Content Manager, Photo Wizard, Movie Wizard | |
Voice Control, Slow Motion Video, S Planner, S Suggest | |
AllShare Play, Family Story, Drop box | |
Google™ Mobile Services |
Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads, Google Chrome browser, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies |
GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
Connectivity | WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40
GPS/GLONASS |
Battery | 1,650 mAh |
Dimension (WxHxD) | 128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 mm |
Weight | 305g |
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