Samsung has announced that its new product, Samsung Galaxy Camera, will arrive in Spain in a few days: on November 29. This device, announced at the IFA fair as we tell you In Android Help, he intends to unite the world of digital photography and mobility, in this way, to be always connected.
With a price of € 499, and that will almost certainly be available with telephone operators, Samsung Galaxy Camera draws attention since it has 3G connectivity (apart from WiFi) and has inside all the necessary hardware to use the Android Jelly Bean operating system. Therefore, it can be considered a “two in one” that shows that you can always go one step further when it comes to integration.
In the specific camera section, this model includes a 16,3 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with a 21x optical zoom. In addition, its lens is 2.8mm F23. Therefore, the quality of your photos will be very good. By the way, in terms of storage, it has 8 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.
Technical characteristics and design
The body combines high quality plastic with a glass screen and lines designed for a comfortable grip. Its dimensions are approximately 70,8x128,7x19,1mm and the weight round the 300 g, so it offers ergonomics closer to an advanced compact than a telephone.
- Screen: 4,8 inch Super Clear LCD, 1280 x 720 pixels and ~306-308 dpi, protected with Gorilla Glass 2.
- Processor: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 a 1,4 GHz with GPU Mali-400 MP4 y 1 GB of RAM.
- Storage: 8GB eMMC (about 4GB available to the user) expandable by microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 64 GB.
- Colours: variants available in black y white in most markets, with editions in other shades subject to availability.
With Android 4.1 and 4-core SoC inside
The operating system is fully functional, with no restrictions on Google Play or the use of any application. And, to ensure a good overall operation and that Jelly Bean runs smoothly (and there are no delays when taking pictures), Samsung Galaxy Camera has inside a processor of quad core which operates at a frequency of 1,4 GHz.
In addition to the power of the Exynos, the Mali-400 MP4 GPU runs interfaces, editors, and games with ease. The 4,8-inch display (with ~308 ppi) offers good clarity for reviewing shots and editing in-camera.
The camera software integrates modes P/A/S/M and manual controls, matching the handling of many advanced compacts but with the advantage of the Android ecosystem.
Optics and image quality
The optics part of a 23mm wide angle equivalents and opening f/2.8-f/5.9 throughout the 21x zoom range (4,1–86,1 mm). The 1/2,3″ BSI CMOS sensor (16,3 MP) works with a range of ISO 100--3200 and offers shutter speeds from 16 s to 1 / 2000 s. Dispose of Xenon flash integrated for low light situations and optical stabilization to minimize vibrations.
- Exposure modes: Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual.
- Measurement: multi, focused, punctual and face detection.
- Our Approach: by contrast detection with pursuit and tactile focus.
Connectivity and networks
Its great advantage is that, in addition to WiFi a / b / g / n dual band with MIMO y WiFi Direct, integrate 3G HSPA + with peaks of up to 21 / 5,76 Mbps through microSIM (UMTS 850/900/1900/2100). Does not allow voice calls traditional, but do use VoIP apps. Embed Bluetooth 4.0, GPS A-GPS and GLONASS and compatibility DLNA to share content.
- Ports: microUSB 2.0 with OTG, microHDMI to connect to TV, and jack 3,5 mm.
- hotspot: possibility of creating WIFI zone for other devices.
Photo software and smart features
Like other Android devices, you can download apps from Google Play. Samsung adds tools like Smart PRO (15 picture modes), Share Shot to share instantly via WiFi Direct/3G/Bluetooth, and voice control for quick actions. The manager Smart Content Manager creates folders, labels and suggests deleting failed shots.
For editing, integrate photo wizard more than 35 tools y Movie Wizard for video. Also includes Paper Artist for creative purposes and, in some markets, promotions such as 50 GB on Dropbox for cloud backups.
Video and multimedia
Record Full HD 1080p to 30 fps y 720p is 120 fps for slow motion. Plays video formats such as MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV and audio MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV. The audio integrates stereo microphone and speaker.
Battery and autonomy
The battery is removable de 1.650 mAh, with indicative figures of up to 280 hours standby y 4,5h intensive use with data. Charging is done via microUSB cable.
Price and availability in Spain
The Samsung Galaxy Camera will be available in Spain from November 29th for a price of € 499, with marketing plans also through operatorsIts 4,8-inch display (with 308 ppi) and, thanks to its positioning options, makes sharing photos on social media possible, thus allowing for greater functionality for Samsung's new product. Incidentally, it's capable of recording HD video, which is another nice touch.
A hybrid that comes to find its place in the market that, according to the company, is for those who want to take photos with a full connectivity, anywhere, anytime. It is a further step in the evolution and integration of the world of photography and mobility, uniting the optics of an advanced compact with the flexibility of Android and the convenience of sharing and editing without a computer.
