Samsung Galaxy Camera

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Samsung Galaxy Camera
File:Samsung Galaxy Camera.jpg
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
Dimensions70.8×128.7×19.1 mm (2.79×5.07×0.75 in)
Weight300 g (11 oz)

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 November 8th, 2012, with web sales beginning on November 7th.[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 November 2025, 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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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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  2. ^ Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Camera: the most connected camera? DP Review, 2012 Aug 29
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  6. ^ Android Cameras from Nikon and Samsung by David Pogue, NY Times, Dec 20, 2012
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  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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