Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Overview
MakerSamsung
TypePoint-and-shoot, camera
ReleasedAugust 2012 (2012-08)
Lens
Lens4.1-86.1 mm (21x optical zoom)
Sensor/medium
SensorBSI CMOS 1/2.3"
Maximum resolution16 megapixels
Film speedISO 100 to 3200
Storage media8GB, expanded via micro-SD/SDHC/SDXC
Flash
FlashBuilt-in
Shutter
Shutter speed range16 sec to 1/2,000th sec
General
LCD screen4.8" (122 mm) LCD touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels
Battery1650 mAh
Dimensions70.8 x 128.7 x 19.1mm
Weight300g

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

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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

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To promote the Galaxy Camera, Samsung released a viral video on their YouTube channel, featuring James Franco demonstrating the camera's features.[8]

Availability

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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 would also carry the Galaxy Camera. It was the first 4G LTE camera. The camera was discontinued in 2014.

Models

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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

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

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  • Galaxy Camera in red color
    Galaxy Camera in red color
  • Galaxy Camera screen
    Galaxy Camera screen
  • Galaxy Camera in white color
    Galaxy Camera in white color

Reception

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

References

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  1. ^ "Samsung GALAXY Camera". Samsung Electronics. Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 18 Sep 2012.
  2. ^ Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Camera: the most connected camera? DP Review, 2012 Aug 29
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera release date announced". Trusted Reviews. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 - Full specifications". 2013-12-25. Gsmarena.
  5. ^ Samsung Galaxy Camera review (19 December 2012). "Samsung Galaxy Camera review". Android Central. Retrieved 2013-01-09.
  6. ^ Android Cameras from Nikon and Samsung by David Pogue, NY Times, Dec 20, 2012
  7. ^ Dobie, Alex (2013-06-12). "Making sense of the Galaxy S4 Zoom". Android Central. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  8. ^ "James Franco's Guide to the Samsung Galaxy Camera". Cultbox. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
  9. ^ Samsung and AT&T Offer a $500 'Connected Camera' By Adam Dickter, Sci-Tech Today, November 15, 2012 3:08PM
  10. ^ Samsung (2016). Galaxy cameras. Samsung. http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/galaxy-camera. (Accessed 6/1/2016)
  11. ^ "XDA-Developers hackers make booting from SD Card possible for Exynos-based devices". Android Authority. 2012-12-28. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  12. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera Review: Android Franken-Camera, You Are Absurd and Almost Wonderful". Gizmodo. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  13. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera Review: Android Meets Point-and-Shoot Camera". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  14. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera review". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  15. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera review: a 21x compact shooter brought to life by Android". Engadget. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  16. ^ "Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera met Android". NU (in Dutch). 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  17. ^ updated, Angela Nicholson last (2012-12-10). "Samsung Galaxy Camera review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  18. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 (Wi-Fi) Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  19. ^ Goldman, Joshua. "Samsung Galaxy Camera review: An OK camera, but a very good gadget". CNET. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  20. ^ Souppouris, Aaron (2012-12-03). "Samsung Galaxy Camera review". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  21. ^ "'Niki Manning Photography' Samsung Galaxy Camera Review". www.verizon.com. 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  22. ^ Reporter, Metro Tech (2012-12-11). "Samsung Galaxy camera has given Christmas party photos a new face". Metro. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  23. ^ "Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera". IndiaTimes. 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  24. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Camera brings 21x zoom and Xenon flash to Android (review)". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  25. ^ Prospero, Michael A. (2012-11-29). "Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 | Digital Camera Reviews". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  26. ^ Bhagat, Hitesh Raj. "Samsung Galaxy Camera: ET Review". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  27. ^ "Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera 2". Telegraaf (in Dutch). 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  28. ^ Goodman, Daniel. "REVIEW: Samsung's New Android-Powered Galaxy Camera". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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