Testseek.co.uk have collected 327 expert reviews of the Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera.
February 2013
(75%)
327 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
289 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Sturdy
Destinctive design
Impressive 21x optical zoom
Giant 4.8 " super LCD screen
Full Android 4.1 on-board
WiFi and 3Gconnectivity
Any apps from Google Play can be installed
Same touchscreen as Galaxy S3
Great viewing angles
Comfort of use
Photo app is nice to use and fully functional (PSAM modes
Etc.)
General video quality
As connected as cameras get
Android experience takes the operating system to a whole new level
Excellent price when considering the SGS3
Great for multimedia playback
In-camera video editor
Vivid 4.8-inch display
Wi-Fi connectivity and apps
Lots of customisation options
Excellent touchscreen. All the benefits of Android and associated apps. 3G connectivity. Range of video recording frame rates
Including low-res 120fps. 21x optical zoom
Responsive touchscreen controls
Social integration
Advanced and auto modes
Great apps
Impressive images
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a gorgeous bit of kit
With a dazzling large screen (the best we’ve ever seen on a camera). Its version of Android
4.1
Is much more up to date than that found on the Android-powered Nikon Coolpix S800c
And runs all sorts of apps
Even video players and games.As a way to introduce amateurs into the world of photography
It excels
The on-screen dials in Expert mode
Vivid 4.8-inch rear display is largest ever on a digital camera
Can connect to the Internet direct from the camera via any available Wi-Fi network
21x optical zoom offers plentiful framing options for 16 megapixel stills or Full HD video
Can update and customise the camera via downloadable apps
Fantastic screen
Good image and video quality
Android functionality opens up uses beyond any other camera on the market
Superb touchscreen
Seamless connectivity
Large focal range
Intuitive operation
Gorgeous 4.8in display
Runs Instagram and other Android apps
Long 21x zoom range
Good quality camera
Beautiful interface
Powerful zoom
The editors didn't like
Unit seemed to be a bit top heavy
Difficult to hold at times
First of its kind so more likely to sufer from bugs
Design
With a crisp white and brushed metal finish the unit is certainly a bit of a looker. The massive 4.8” super clear LCD screen looks
Sensitivity isn't handled as well as in the firm's other cameras
Image sharpness isn't consistent over the frame at maximum zoom setting
Bulky
It's big
Expensive in compact terms
Potentially long start-up time
No 4G
Soft images when extending the zoom
Mid-high ISO settings no good for critical work
Mis-focusing can be a problem
Would have liked one physical function button
Can occasional
Small and fiddly microSD
Rather large and bulky
OS built for phones
Not cams
Short battery life. Overall photo quality is OK
But may not be worth the price for some users
A little big for some
Can't use it as a phone
No macro shortcut
We could complain about the lack of software fine tuning - it’d be great if more apps could make use of the optical zoom on the camera. As with the Nikon
You’re better off taking shots first and then opening them in your Android camera app of choice. We could also complain about the meagre battery life
More in line with a modern smartphone than a compact camera - you’ll need to get used to char
Easy to get lost in the flashy features and forget that this is actually a camera too
Asking price is high for a camera of only snapshot quality
Fantastic screen, Good image and video quality, Android functionality opens up uses beyond any other camera on the market
Occasional UI slowdown, Pricey, Battery life could be better,
Would we still recommend the Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX100? You bet we would - for a certain kind of user anyway. We've said it time and time again, at CES the Android functions of the Galaxy Camera proved invaluable to us, and would to other...
WiFi and 3Gconnectivity, Any apps from Google Play can be installed, Same touchscreen as Galaxy S3: great viewing angles, comfort of use, Photo app is nice to use and fully functional (PSAM modes, etc.), General video quality
Sensitivity isn't handled as well as in the firm's other cameras, Image sharpness isn't consistent over the frame at maximum zoom setting, Bulky
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is king of connectivity and offers plenty of potential to evolve. It's an attractive package for connected users. At wide-angle it takes better phones than most phones (except the unusual Nokia 808) and completely surpasses them ...
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a gorgeous bit of kit, with a dazzling large screen (the best we’ve ever seen on a camera). Its version of Android, 4.1, is much more up to date than that found on the Android-powered Nikon Coolpix S800c, and runs all sorts of apps, even video players and games.As a way to introduce amateurs into the world of photography, it excels: the on-screen dials in Expert mode
We could complain about the lack of software fine tuning - it’d be great if more apps could make use of the optical zoom on the camera. As with the Nikon, you’re better off taking shots first and then opening them in your Android camera app of choice. We could also complain about the meagre battery life, more in line with a modern smartphone than a compact camera - you’ll need to get used to char
With the Samsung Galaxy Camera, the Korean giant is definitely onto something. Between the data connection, seamless uploading, image editing and charging via micro USB, almost all of the hassles of using a camera have been removed. Sadly though, for t...
Superb touchscreen, Seamless connectivity, Large focal range, Intuitive operation
Poor battery life, Some image quality issues, Would benefit from i-Function lens functionality
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is an ambitious blend of digital camera and mobile device that, for now at least, occupies a unique position within the digital camera market. And, in many ways it's a success too. As a camera, it's fairly well featured with a fa...
The best parts of a camera and tablet combined – a compelling choice for connected travellers and social network addicts...
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Published: 2012-12-09, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: £400Samsung 's new Galaxy Camera is a unique proposition – is it a phone, thanks to its 3G sim card, or a camera? The answer is clearly the latter, and in fact the 3G emphasis in the marketing is probably something of a red herring. Making phone calls...
Sturdy, destinctive design, Impressive 21x optical zoom, Giant 4.8 " super LCD screen, Full Android 4.1 on-board
Unit seemed to be a bit top heavy, Difficult to hold at times, First of its kind so more likely to sufer from bugs, Design, With a crisp white and brushed metal finish the unit is certainly a bit of a looker. The massive 4.8” super clear LCD screen looks
I have to say I have really enjoyed using this unit and it certainly takes excellent quality photos but can't see myself ever taking the plunge and getting one. I'm not really a huge photographer but can appreciate that for bloggers or keen social network...
