Samsung has announced the new Samsung Galaxy Camera with Android and 3G connectivity.
| Samsung Galaxy Camera in Compact CamerasThe 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.
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 | ||
Pixels | 16.3Mp (Megapixels) | |
Pixels (W) | 4608 | |
Pixels (H) | 3456 | |
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 |
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LCD Monitor | ||
LCD Monitor | 4.8in | |
Screen resolution | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | |
Touch Screen | Yes | |
Focusing | ||
Min Focus | 10cm | |
Focusing modes |
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Exposure Control | ||
Shutter speeds shortest | 1/2000sec | |
Shutter speeds longest | 16sec | |
Bulb mode | No Data | |
Exp modes |
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Metering |
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ISO sensitivity | 100 - 3200 | |
White balance |
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Exposure Comp | +/-2 | |
Shooting Options | ||
Continuous shooting | No Data | |
Video | ||
Movie mode | Yes | |
Video Resolution |
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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 |
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File Type |
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Power Source | ||
Battery Type | 1650mAh Lithium Ion | |
Battery Life (CIPA rating) | No Data | |
Box Contents | ||
Box Contents | No Data | |
Dimensions | ||
Weight | 305g | |
Width | 128.7mm | |
Height | 70.8mm | |
Depth | 19.1mm |
Comments
It should be available to purchase during the fourth quarter of this year, no prices as of yet. (I'll add it to the text).
Nik.
Is it a phone as well, or just camera?
Available mid-October - price: £399 in the UK
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