Samsung has announced the new Samsung Galaxy Android Camera – with a 16
megapixel sensor, 21x optical zoom lens, 4.8inch screen, GPS, Wi-Fi,
3G/4G connectivity and the latest version of Android 4.1. It also
features voice control. Way more details at ePHOTOzine
The Samsung Galaxy Android Camera - with
3G/4G connectivity has been announced by Samsung at IFA, Berlin, 2012.
The camera features a 4.8inch screen and Android 4.1 running 1.4GHz
Quad-Core processor, as well as
voice control. More
details below, as well as specifications. Video is recorded as Full HD,
and there is a 120fps slow-motion video mode. The camera has 8GB of
memory built in which can be expanded with a MicroSD/SDHC card.
.At the IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a
global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has
today announced the launch of the GALAXY Camera. Developed to fit the
changing ways we communicate, the GALAXY Camera combines high
performance photography with the latest Android™ 4.1 platform, so called
Jelly Bean, and wireless network connectivity, creating a brand new
type of device. Samsung GALAXY Camera fits perfectly for those who wish
to shoot, edit and share high quality photographs and video easily and
spontaneously from anywhere, at any time.
The GALAXY Camera makes outstanding photography on the go. Users never
again have to sacrifice picture quality if they want to edit and share
their photos instantly. It easily outperforms any smartphone camera. The
GALAXY Camera, boasting a 21x super long zoom lens and a super-bright
16M BSI CMOS sensor, delivers pictures in brilliant quality. The device
also features ‘Smart Pro’ technology, a series of modes that make
professional-looking photography easy for anyone to achieve. What truly
revolutionizes this photography experience is Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean
and wireless connectivity, which opens up the device to applications for
photo-editing, sharing, and much more. Users will experience all of
GALAXY Camera’s great features on a market-leading HD Super Clear LCD.
With stunning clarity, incredible ease-of-use and unparalleled
connectivity, the GALAXY Camera is the next step in imaging innovation.
Shoot stunning quality images
The GALAXY Camera’s ‘Smart Pro’ feature makes it easy to recreate
advanced photographic setups in just a few simple steps for stunning
artistic results. Using the easy-to-navigate menu system, users can
choose from a series of preset scenario options which will automatically
adjust the camera’s settings in order to capture the perfect photo.
Enjoy your photos and video on a world-leading display
The GALAXY Camera boasts large and vivid enough camera display – a
4.8”(121.2mm) HD Super Clear LCD screen, which makes it a pleasure to
shoot, share and edit images from the palm of the hand. Another
advantage of smartphone technology is the Voice Control option which
allows the user to control a number of functions such as ‘Zoom in’ and
‘Shoot’ through voice.
Edit and perfect images on your device
The GALAXY Camera includes a comprehensive set of 35 powerful photo
editing features through the ‘Photo Wizard’, allowing users to make
professional quality edits on the go. The new features take advantage of
the ultrafast quad-core processor and HD Super Clear LCD, giving access
to a feature like Auto Face Calibration so edits can be made in precise
detail and with ease. The ‘Movie Wizard’ also allows users to create
and edit expert-quality videos easily from the touch screen.
The GALAXY Camera also features ‘Smart Content Manager’, an innovative
on-device organization tool which intelligently creates folders, tags
faces, and even suggests which pictures to delete when they don’t come
out as desired. Thanks to the combination of wireless connectivity and
Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the internet capabilities of the GALAXY
Camera are equal to those of the latest smartphone so that users can get
even more enjoyment out of their device. In addition to the
pre-installed applications from Samsung, users can browse the web and
enjoy any applications from Google Play or Samsung Apps stores. If users
are not sure which app to download, ‘S Suggest’ will help them
recommend a new photo editing app or fun game to download.
Share your images anywhere, anytime
The camera’s convenient ‘Auto Cloud Backup’ feature will automatically
save precious photos into the cloud via Samsung’s AllShare the instant
they are taken. The GALAXY Camera also allows users to share photos at
the same time as they shoot them with ‘Share Shot.’ As well as sharing
to social networks and cloud services, users can also connect to a range
of GALAXY devices including the GALAXY SIII and GALAXY Note II for
effortless and automatic sharing of pictures across the GALAXY family.
Samsung GALAXY Camera will be on display at the Samsung booth #20 at IFA 2012, Aug 31 through Sep 5.
Reports suggest the camera should be available to purchase during the
fourth quarter of this year, no prices have been announced yet.
Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Lens |
|
Max Aperture |
f/2.8 - f/5.9 |
|
35mm equivalent |
23mm - 483mm |
|
Optical Zoom |
21x |
| Image Sensor |
|
CCD pixels |
16.3Mp (Megapixels) |
|
Pixels (W) |
No Data |
|
Pixels (H) |
No Data |
|
Sensor Type |
Back-lit CMOS (B.S.I.) |
|
Sensor Size |
1/2.3 inch |
|
Sensor Size (width) |
No Data |
|
Sensor Size (height) |
No Data |
|
Aspect Ratio |
|
| LCD Monitor |
|
LCD Monitor |
4.8in |
|
Screen resolution |
308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
|
Touch Screen |
Yes |
| Focusing |
|
Min Focus |
No Data |
|
Focusing modes |
|
| Exposure Control |
|
Shutter speeds shortest |
No Data |
|
Shutter speeds longest |
No Data |
|
Exp modes |
|
|
Metering |
|
|
ISO sensitivity |
100 - 3200 |
|
White balance |
|
|
Exposure Comp |
No Data |
| Shooting Options |
|
Continuous shooting |
No Data |
| Video |
|
Movie mode |
Yes |
|
Video Resolution |
|
|
Video FPS |
30fps, 120fps at 720x480 slow-motion |
|
Stereo Sound |
Yes |
|
Optical Zoom with Video |
Yes |
| Other Features |
|
Image Stabilisation |
Yes |
| Interface |
|
HDMI |
Yes |
|
USB |
USB 2 |
|
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Storage |
|
Card Type |
|
|
File Type |
|
| Power Source |
|
Battery Type |
1650mAh Lithium Ion |
|
CIPA Rating |
No Data |
| Box Contents |
|
Box Contents |
No Data |
| Dimensions |
|
Weight |
305g |
|
Width |
128.7mm |
|
Height |
70.8mm |
|
Depth |
19.1mm |
