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
Abstract: DateFebruary 21, 2013 (0) Read later This 16-megapixel camera is controlled by the Android 4.1 operating system, so it looks and feels like a camera-phone-tablet hybrid. It means it has the usual phone features of 3G, wi-fi, Bluetooth connect...
The Samsung works well. As a travel camera, it gives access to the cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, SkyDrive, etc) for secure back-up wherever there is a wi-fi connection or affordable 3G. Presumably, the best way to use 3G is with a prepaid data card. All the soc...
Published: 2013-02-21, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The touch screen – the only access to camera controls – is intuitive and responsive, although we did find it stuck on a couple of occasions. Being Android based file management is excellent – simply plug it into a PC (or a Mac using the Android file manag
The touch screen is super sensitive and it is easy to accidentally take photos. Fortunately they don't cost anything but they are time wasters when sorting through pictures
The Samsung works well. As a travel camera it gives access to the Cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, SkyDrive etc) for secure backup wherever there is a WiFi connection or affordable 3G. Presumably the best way to use 3G is with a prepaid data card. All the social m...
Vivid 4.8in 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 cu
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, removable media is the small and fiddly microSD; larger than the average pocket snapshot too, $599
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Published: 2012-12-14, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Maybe, actually. For all its foibles, the Galaxy camera is a lot of fun to use. Maybe this thing's nothing more than a toy, but it's a really entertaining toy. People want to instantly share an image — they just don't want to sacrifice quality to do it. S...
Great combination of technology; You can use it to send and receive SMS; Macro ability is actually decent; Long lens;
Battery life is poor; Reasonbly bulky; Not exactly the fastest camera to switch on; Proprietary HDMI port; Many apps aren't really designed for a camera with optical zoom; Can send texts, but not make phone calls;
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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
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a great point-and-shoot for the everyday photographer who wants to instantly share to social media. Discerning photographers will find issues with its image quality, though arguably they're the wrong target audience for thi...
