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: 2012-11-28, Author: Pete , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy Camera is an incredible device. Samsung‘s daring attempt to combine Android with serious compact camera has created what could be the gadget of the year. Like great fusion cuisine, it takes advantage of the strengths of its two compo...
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Published: 2012-11-27, 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. Always-on network connectivity.
Expensive. Large. Touch-based control system is unusual and unwieldy for a camera. Slow 3G connectivity; no 4G. Short battery life
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....
The Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 is a Samsung flagship device that could potentially change how we use or think about a point-and-shoot camera. It has a lot of elements that will most likely attract photoholics and hobbyists alike. I myself love the “...
Abstract: On a scale from 1 to Awesome, I rate the Samsung Galaxy Camera a 12. My scale is a bit bias since I've been craving a quality Android device with optical zoom since the G1 days, and my full review will be more objective, but allow me to bask in the glory ...
The Samsung Galaxy Camera's feature set is tough to beat, combining the power of a high-end Android OS 4.1 Jelly Bean device with a giant HD-resolution touch screen and the 21x zoom and 16-megapixel resolution of a compact camera
If you're looking for great picture quality for the Galaxy Camera's $500 price tag, you're probably going to be disappointed. Its battery life is fairly short. To get the most from it, you'll want to pay for a monthly data plan
Outside of its relatively high cost of ownership and average point-and-shoot picture quality, the Samsung Galaxy Camera definitely delivers the shoot-and-share experience of a smartphone with the features of a compact camera.
Jelly Bean brings a lot of fun to photography, Wide range of connectivity options, Good stabilization
Surprisingly big and heavy, The 4.8-inch screen drains the battery, You can find better image quality for the same price
The Galaxy Camera proves that Android on a point-and-shoot is no gimmick. But until the price drops closer to the level of other compacts, it's not a very practical purchase....
Abstract: I had my first chance to go hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Camera at PhotoPlus 2012. For those unfamiliar with the new camera, it is an Android-powered hybrid of a camera that is somewhere between a point and shoot camera and a smartphone. The Galax...
Abstract: At first glance, the Nikon Coolpix S800c ($349) looks like just another compact ultra zoom camera. It's anything but ordinary. The Coolpix S800c is one of only two cameras on the market powered by the Android operating system, with the other being Samsung's Galaxy Camera...
Abstract: A smart camera is a camera with smartphone features, such as 4G connectivity and 3rd party apps. In theory, a smart camera should open doors to on-the-go editing and sharing that could lead to some interesting results.In theory, that is.The thing is, we'v...
Abstract: With its ability to stay connected on the go, the Samsung Galaxy Camera has widely been touted as a game changer for consumer photography. It's the not the first camera with the Android OS as the UI, but it is the first with Jelly Bean 4.1 and 3G connecti...
