Samsung Galaxy Camera

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]

For the series of devices for which Galaxy Camera is part of, see Samsung Galaxy.
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

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):

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

References
  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. "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)
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