Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100
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The optical zoom lens on the Samsung Galaxy Camera is a fantastic addition for mobile photography fans
The Samsung Galaxy Camera boasts a 16-megapixel sensor, a 21x optical zoom, 3G/4G connectivity, WiFi, and a 4.8-inch touchscreen display
We review the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Camera, which features 3G/4G and WiFi connectivity
Out of the box the Samsung Galaxy Camera comes ready to share via Email, Google+, Dropbox, or direct via Bluetooth
The sharing of images with the Samsung Galaxy Camera can be done over a WiFi connection or 3G/4G
A camera with apps like the Samsung Galaxy Camera isn't all about being able to play Angry Birds while you wait for that perfect shot ... though you can
On the Samsung Galaxy Camera, apps run just like they do on any high-end smartphone
Installed on the Samsung Galaxy Camera is the darling app of mobile photographers (and people who like to take photos of their food everywhere), Instagram
In expert mode on the Samsung Galaxy Camera, users have PASM options, which are controlled via a virtual lens barrel on the screen
The Samsung Galaxy Camera has a pop-up flash, which you won't find on many smartphones
The 21x zoom on the Samsung Galaxy Camera is a real benefit for mobile photographers
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Camera bigger than a smartphone is the protruding 21x zoom lens
The zoom control (around the shutter button) is a welcome addition to the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Smart mode on the Samsung Galaxy Camera gives you the option to use one of 15 presets
In camera mode the Samsung Galaxy Camera is different from the cameras of most Android devices, as you've got the ability to shoot in Auto, Smart or Expert Mode
The 21x zoom on the Samsung Galaxy Camera is positively monstrous on the telephoto end
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Camera bigger than a smartphone is the protruding 21x zoom lens
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Camera bigger than a smartphone is the protruding 21x zoom lens
Because the Samsung Galaxy Camera is powered by Android, it's capable of running many of the apps in the Google Play store
While the large lens of the Samsung Galaxy Cameraslows to F5.9 at the telephoto end of its focal length it's still competitive with conventional long zoom cameras
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Camera stand out amongst all those other compact cameras is that it's a connected device
The Samsung Galaxy Camera can't be used to make cellular calls, though it will work with VoIP apps
This is why the Samsung Galaxy Camera can't be used as a phone ... you'd look stupid talking into it
You'd look stupid talking into the Samsung Galaxy Camera ... especially if a call came in while you were shooting
Under the right conditions, the Samsung Galaxy Camera can take great quality images
The 21x zoom on the Samsung Galaxy Camera lets you get close to your subjects
The small sensor of the Samsung Galaxy Camera (compared to enthusiast cameras) struggles in low light
Exposures can be hit-or-miss with the Samsung Galaxy Camera in Auto
The 21x zoom on the Samsung Galaxy Camera make you want to take different photos
With a lens starting at 23mm (35mm-format equivalent) the Samsung Galaxy Camera is wider than the Samsung Galaxy S3
Under the right conditions, the Samsung Galaxy Camera can take great quality images
Having a proper flash on the Samsung Galaxy Camera really makes it stand out from smartphone cameras
Even images which look good on the camera screen begin to look smartphoney when views at 100 percent
The more I used it, the more I began to like the Samsung Galaxy Camera
The Paper Artist app on the Samsung Galaxy Camera seems like a way of ruining a perfectly good image
If the Samsung Galaxy Camera had booted faster this photo would be a lot better
The Samsung Galaxy Camera produces images on par with a budget to mid-range compact
The 21x zoom on the Samsung Galaxy Camera lets you take photos no smartphone could
Macro shooting on the Samsung Galaxy Camera really lets you get in close
Panorama mode of the Samsung Galaxy Camera combines a series of images
Images merged to show the speed of continuous shooting on the Samsung Galaxy Camera
The insert image shows a photo taken from the same spot but at full zoom with the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Shot using the Samsung Galaxy Camera in Auto (on a tripod) at ISO 800, 1/8 sec, F2.8 – insert shows a 100 percent crop
Article Summary
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is an intriguing proposition, in that it offers all the capabilities of a high-end smartphone (except the key one of being able to make calls … more on that later) with a capable point-and-shoot camera. It's a new genre of product, a point-and-share smart-camera if you will. But just how smart is it? I spent a bit of quality time with one to find out.
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