Samsung Galaxy Camera Explained

Camera Name:Samsung Galaxy Camera
Maker:Samsung
Type:Point-and-shoot, camera
Sensor:BSI CMOS 1/2.3"
Res:16 megapixels
Lens:4.1-86.1 mm (21x optical zoom)
Shutterrange:16 sec to 1/2,000th sec
Speedrange:ISO 100 to 3200
Flash:Built-in
Rearlcd: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

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 would 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. The camera was discontinued in 2014.

Models

Although the Galaxy Camera started as a single camera, the branded concept was expanded to include multiple iterations of digital camera, with the Android OS being the unifying feature.[10] As of February 2016, the range of galaxy camera includes (and has included):

Modifications

Members of XDA Developers have added the possibility to boot from an microSD card.[11]

Reception

The idea of the camera was received favorable, but the execution less.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samsung GALAXY Camera. Samsung Electronics. 18 Sep 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120919001059/http://www.samsung.com/sg/promotions/galaxycamera/. 2012-09-19.
  2. http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/08/29/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Camera: the most connected camera?
  3. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera release date announced. Trusted Reviews. 2012-11-05. 2013-11-30.
  4. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 - Full specifications. 2013-12-25. Gsmarena.
  5. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera review . Samsung Galaxy Camera review . Android Central . 19 December 2012. 2013-01-09.
  6. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/technology/personaltech/androidcameras-from-nikon-and-samsung-go-beyond-cellphones-review.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Android Cameras from Nikon and Samsung
  7. Web site: Making sense of the Galaxy S4 Zoom. Alex. Dobie. Android Central. 2013-06-12. 2013-11-30.
  8. Web site: James Franco's Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Camera . Cultbox . 2012-12-30 . 2013-01-18.
  9. http://www.sci-tech-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=03300417VM59&page=1 Samsung and AT&T Offer a $500 'Connected Camera'
  10. Samsung (2016). Galaxy cameras. Samsung. http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/galaxy-camera. (Accessed 6/1/2016)
  11. Web site: 2012-12-28 . XDA-Developers hackers make booting from SD Card possible for Exynos-based devices . 2022-08-19 . Android Authority . en.
  12. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera Review: Android Franken-Camera, You Are Absurd and Almost Wonderful. 2021-12-05. Gizmodo. 13 December 2012 . en-us.
  13. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera Review: Android Meets Point-and-Shoot Camera. 2021-12-05. ABC News. en.
  14. Samsung Galaxy Camera review. en-GB. Wired UK. 2021-12-05. 1357-0978.
  15. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera review: a 21x compact shooter brought to life by Android. 2021-12-05. Engadget. 14 November 2012 . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2013-01-22. Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera met Android. 2021-12-05. NU. nl.
  17. Web site: updated. Angela Nicholson last. 2012-12-10. Samsung Galaxy Camera review. 2021-12-05. TechRadar. en.
  18. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 (Wi-Fi) Review. 2021-12-05. PCMAG. en.
  19. Web site: Goldman. Joshua. Samsung Galaxy Camera review: An OK camera, but a very good gadget. 2021-12-05. CNET. en.
  20. Web site: Souppouris. Aaron. 2012-12-03. Samsung Galaxy Camera review. 2021-12-05. The Verge. en.
  21. Web site: 2013-04-12. 'Niki Manning Photography' Samsung Galaxy Camera Review. 2021-12-05. www.verizon.com. en.
  22. Web site: Reporter. Metro Tech. 2012-12-11. Samsung Galaxy camera has given Christmas party photos a new face. 2021-12-05. Metro. en.
  23. Web site: 2012-12-03. Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera. 2021-12-05. IndiaTimes. en-IN.
  24. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Camera brings 21x zoom and Xenon flash to Android (review). 2021-12-05. ZDNet. en.
  25. Web site: Prospero. Michael A.. 2012-11-29. Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 Digital Camera Reviews. 2021-12-05. LaptopMag. en.
  26. News: Bhagat. Hitesh Raj. Samsung Galaxy Camera: ET Review. The Economic Times. 2021-12-05.
  27. Web site: 2014-05-16. Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. 2021-12-05. Telegraaf. nl.
  28. Web site: Goodman. Daniel. REVIEW: Samsung's New Android-Powered Galaxy Camera. 2021-12-05. Business Insider. en-US.

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