Testseek.co.uk have collected 343 expert reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-C1010 / SM-C1050 and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-C1010 / SM-C1050.
July 2013
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The editors liked
Great camera
Compact size
10x Optical Zoom
Xenon Flash
Unique optical zoom
Decent overall image quality
Good low-light photos
Responsive camera
Physical controls make for ease of camera use
MicroSD card slot for expansion
Android OS is snappy
Perfect for sharing shots on the go
Optical image stabilisation works well
Better screen resolution than a compact camera
Decent camera
Optical zoom is a serious bonus
Runs Android
Spectacular 10x zoom
Big screen - great for images
Excellent 16MP camera sensor
Userfriendly smartphonestyle handling
3G
WiFi
GPS
Big AMOLED touchscreen
Advanced camera settings (for a smartphone)
Speedy AF
Customisable menu
Good video quality
Featurerich. superb
Camera
10x optical lens
Impressive battery life. Vivid and rich gHD display.
Featurepacked camera with optical zoom
Incredible battery life
The qHD screen is colourful and bright
Amazing camera
Decent battery life
Plays games well
Given the generally lackluster nature of mobile phone cameras
Using the Galaxy S4 Zoom is something of a revelation. Samsung has essentially fused a capable point-and-shoot lens onto the back of a smartphone
And the difference is like night and day. Shots are detailed and colourful
And the x10 optical zoom (unheard of on mobiles until now) allows you to zone-in on your subject without losing c
Battery life
Photo quality
Screen quality
Nice finish
Good design for a twoinone device
Comprehensive camera app for a smartphone
Good camera
Superb optical zoom
Good quality flash
An excellent camera with 10x zoom
Useful camera scene modes
Comes with Android 4.2.2
Outstanding camera with optical zoom
Touch Wiz interface
Expandable memory
The editors didn't like
Odd hybrid
Likely to be expensive
Screen is difficult to see when taking photos in sunlight
Much heavier and chunkier than other smartphones
Design and first impressions
When you pick the phone up however
The difference is obvious. The S4 Zoom is at least twice as thick as any other s
Chubby body makes it very cumbersome to carry around
Poor performance from dual-core processor
Low-resolution screen
Zoom ring is awkward to use
Annoying sound when zooming while filming
Physical camera controls make it horrible to hold as a phone
Shiny plastic exterior build
Autofocus at 10x can be hit and miss
Has lost sight that it should be a phone first and foremost
Limited screen resolution
Awkward to hold as a phone
Middling processor and display lead to average performance
Only 5GB of usable inbuilt storage
Bulky profile
Average battery life
Unexceptional processor
No direct access to the camera app
Making startup longwinded
No menu button for direct access to picture settings (ISO
White balance
Exposure)
Images look a bit dull
Digital artefacts are a problem in photos
Lens quality
Sharpness levels aren't un
Big
Heavy phone that lacks 4G
And doesn’t have a full HD screen
Chunky chappy
No 4G support
No Full HD screen
Large and heavy
Dual-core CPU is outdated
Only 8GB of storage
While it’s genuinely refreshing to take photos on a phone with the same level of competence you’d expect to see in dedicated hardware
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom still feels a little bit like a compromise. As a camera
It beats its phone-based rivals but can’t hope to match the best point-and-shoot compact snappers on the market.And as a phone
It feels very much like last year’s tech. The 1.5GHz
Samsung's latest hybrid device is a decent phone and a decent camera — but is that enough?With the arrival of handsets like the Nokia Lumia 1020, Sony Xperia Z1 and HTC One, it's officially the year of the cameraphone. As smartphone designs have become mo...
High quality main camera, 10x optical zoom, High build quality, Good connectivity, Infrared port, Excellent display, Good performance, Current Android operating system
Retail price, Less compact than usual smartphones, Main camera cannot compete with similarly priced compact cameras
We can fully recommend the Galaxy S4 Zoom as a smartphone. Despite the, at least in theory, average performance of the Exynos 4212 dual-core SoC of our review unit, it can convince us with high performance in real life scenarios and the smooth operation...
Abstract: The Galaxy S4, S4 Mini, and S4 Active are here, and now the glorified camera of the dynasty has entered the fray — the Galaxy S4 Zoom. So just how well does this device perform, being a smartphone and camera? Find out in our review.Subtlety named the Gala...
Abstract: KOREAN PHONE MAKER Samsung's Galaxy S4 Zoom is half smartphone, half camera, and challenges the Nokia Lumia 1020 for the cameraphone crown. As you'd expect from a 16MP sensor, optical zoom and LED flash, the camera on the...
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom's advanced controls and preset modes are easy to use. Its top-notch image quality, optical zoom, and a tripod mount make it the most flexible smartphone camera there is. Android 4.2 helps keep the device fresh and connected
Heavy, thick, and asymmetrical, the camera-shaped Zoom is incredibly awkward and uncomfortable to use as a phone
Buy the Zoom if you'd like a flexible two-in-one camera/smartphone, no matter the size. But enthusiasts should stick to standalone shooters, and slimmer smartphones -- like the arguably better Nokia Lumia 1020 -- will satisfy most photo needs.
Published: 2013-08-02, Author: Dan , review by: Laptopmag.com
Powerful 10x optical zoom lens, Myriad camera options, Helpful camera tutorials, Bright, vibrant display, Image quality suffers in Auto mode
Slow camera, Not available in U.S, Heavy, Uncomfortable to hold for long periods, Below average battery life, No LTE
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom has a powerful camera and granular controls for getting the best shot, but its large 10x zoom lens makes this Android smartphone heavy and awkward to hold....
Great camera phone, Optical zoom and OIS, Good value convergence device
Laggy gallery performance, Mediocre battery life, High gloss finish
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Published: 2013-07-25, Author: Anton , review by: Pocketnow.com
optical zoom lens, good battery life, solid camera performance, microSD expansion
no LED notification light, qHD resolution, 8GB internal storage (only 5GB accessible), processor could have been faster, too bulky for some, shutter button won't wake the device, same old Samsung design and materials,
regardless of how much Samsung would like you to believe otherwise, we think that the Galaxy S4 Zoom is a camera with a phone slapped on it, rather than a Galaxy S 4 (with which it has nothing in common) with a zoom lens...
Published: 2013-07-23, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is a smartphone with a rather sizable camera on its back. While you’ll find this machine appearing to want o take the place of the Samsung Galaxy Camera, we’ve found it to be attempting to carve out a different category entir...
