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.
750100327
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
Abstract: Galaxy Camera is Samsung's attempt to strap a camera-sized sensor onto the Galaxy S III, whilst stretching it out a little. We received this camera not in a box made of cardboard, but in a case made of doubt and disbelief. We had very little faith in this...
Abstract: This is a new one for me. I only recently got into photography, from a blogger's point of view, taking close-up pictures of devices and posting them up on the web. I took some photography classes when I was younger, but never got into the science of it or...
Abstract: This is not a smartphone, despite the device's pedigree. Nor is it any plain old point-and-shoot. With Galaxy S III guts, Samsung's Galaxy Camera is bravely attempting to merge the very separate and conflicted worlds of point-and-shoot photography with hy...
Superb touchscreen, Seamless connectivity, Large focal range, Intuitive operation
Poor battery life, White balance issues, Concerns over lens fringing, Would benefit from iFn technology
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is an impressive combination of technology. As far as features go it's as well specified as any on the market, with the only real missing feature being Raw capture for advanced shooters. It's also well designed, with the main...
The big question, after using this device for almost two weeks, remains – is this a product that answers a question or fulfills a need? The jury is still out. Time will tell if this is something consumers want, but in my opinion it's a strange product ...
Is the Galaxy Camera a game-changer? Yes, and no. In itself, it’s the best of the Android-based cameras, though that’s hardly a well-stocked category. Judged purely on its photography abilities it struggles, falling short of what similarly-priced riva...
Incredibly fun to use, Features galore, The camera's connectivity inventive and useful, Manual mode is approachable, Great Android interface, Powerful hardware
The lens isn't very sharp, Slow image processor, Not much point in using this for voice or video chat, Somewhat heavy
Creating something like the Samsung Galaxy Camera is a risk: Because it's a hybrid device, there's the chance it's both a crappy Android device and a crappy camera. This isn't a perfect camera; it could have a bigger sensor and a better lens. And, of co...
