Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
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The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is an ultra-compact shooter powered by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. In addition to being a slim camera with a 21X (23-483mm equiv.) lens, the GC2 can run nearly any Android app. The Galaxy Camera 2 is powered by a 1.6 Ghz Quad Core Exynos processor and has 2GB of RAM, 8GB of user memory, a microSD slot, and a 2000 mAh battery. There's also a huge 4.8-inch touch LCD display, xenon flash, and 1080/30p video recording. Naturally, the GC2 also has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for easy photo sharing, plus GPS (with GLONASS), and Bluetooth 4.0.
Body type | Compact |
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Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Focal length (equiv.) | 23–483 mm |
Max aperture | F2.8–5.9 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
Screen size | 4.8″ |
Screen dots | 1,036,800 |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Storage types | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) |
GPS | Built-in |
The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is a very good Android device attached to a consumer-level digital camera. If photo quality is your main priority there are better choices available, but that's not really the point. This is a product built around the concept of sharing, and social mediaphiles will appreciate the ability to use the camera within their favorite apps.
Good for: Frequent users of social media. Those seeking the power/flexibility of Android on their camera.
Not so good for: Full size image viewing and cropping. Fitting in your jeans pocket.
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