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
Published: 2012-11-29, Author: Jim , review by: itproportal.com
Gorgeous 4.8in display, Runs Instagram and other Android apps, Long 21x zoom range
Rather expensive, A large device, Touch, based control system is unwieldy
The Samsung Galaxy Camera appeals to a very specific type of photographer. If getting your photos online moments after they're shot is of paramount importance, then the always-on 3G data connectivity and Android operating system will be a boon to your ph...
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
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
Android and connectivity is a delight, but the camera - the supposed core of the device - is the Galaxy Camera's weak point. It's good in use, and the rear screen looks ace, but the final images lack the sharpness they ought to have. There's so much po...
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
Short battery life. Overall photo quality is OK, but may not be worth the price for some users
A fresh and very successful re-imagining of what a camera should be and how it should work. Spot-on for anyone who wants an easy way to share their pictures without being restricted to smart phone resolutions and quality levels, and very fairly priced ...
Responsive touchscreen controls, Social integration, Advanced and auto modes, Great apps, Impressive images
A little big for some, Can't use it as a phone, No macro shortcut
Reviewed and rated Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich review It may not be the best compact camera on the market, but the Samsung Galaxy Camera is certainly one of the easiest and most fun to use. The image quality is also good, way beyond what the average ...
Large 4.8-inch touch screen is a great feature, Menu structure is organized similarly to a smartphone, 21X optical zoom lens really sets this model apart from smartphones, Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to share photos on social networking sites, Popup flas
Price is high compared to other models with similar image quality, Larger image sensor would help this camera's image quality, Shutter lag problems are common with the Galaxy Camera, There's some image softness in most photos, Noise will appear in many lo
Because the Samsung Galaxy Camera is so fun to use, I nearly gave it a much higher star rating than is listed here. However, my overriding rule when awarding star ratings is that image quality is a primary consideration. If the camera doesn't shoot great...
Overall, it seems like an excellent gizmo to own with a decent blend of features and performance. The camera is well thought out with exactly those features that social networking folks want. If you can find the Samsung Galaxy camera with a discount pr...
Abstract: What an opportunity had presented itself to test the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC120 Camera.Firstly, let me clear up any misconception you may have that I am a professional photographer; I am not, but the Samsung Galaxy Camera is fun to use and has piqued my inte...
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Published: 2013-06-25, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Gorgeous 4.8-inch display. Runs Instagram and other Android apps. Long 21x zoom range. Good high ISO performance. Wi-Fi.
Pricey. Big. Touch-based control system is unusual and unwieldy for a camera
The Samsung Galaxy Camera combines the functions of a Android device and a dedicated camera quite well, letting you whisk your photos and videos to the Web instantly. But this first-gen design also shows room for improvement....
By Kyle Schurman The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a model that has some very impressive features, but it also has some significant drawbacks. If you're someone who is considering purchasing the Galaxy Camera, you're going to want to make sure that its adva...
