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
Published: 2013-12-12, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The price! This is a fine compact camera, worth at least $300, plus a top quality Android phone, worth $400. Image quality is very good. The zoombywire controlled by a lensconcentric ring is better than on most compacts. And a proper shutter release butto
Two of the Android navigation buttons are, by default, hidden. They illuminate when touched but anyone unfamiliar with the Android system won't find them by accident
This Samsung camera with phone attached would make the perfect traveller's compact. When in Venice where the quality of the images is more important than the need to make phone calls, and you don't want the hassle of carrying two devices, then the Galaxy...
Battery is removable; 4G speeds are excellent; Battery isn't bad at all; Includes a tripod mount; Camera has a lot of modes to choose from; Infrared port included, effectively turning this into a cameraphone that doubles as a remote;
You'll look a little. odd. holding a camera to your head when you want to call someone; Not a very fast phone performance-wise; Very chunky and not made for all pants; Low res screen is pretty well under what has been used in the S4 name before; Still
It's easily one of the more unique concepts we've seen to come out of a company's R&D labs, and is really the first time we've seen a phone make the camera the true priority. So does it work?The answer is yes, though be prepared for the massive chunk that...
Great smartphone camera, Good battery life, Decent web browsing, Great media players
Expensive for midrange, Only 8GB built in storage, Occasionally sluggish, Average screen
Best phone deals Save up to 40% on your mobile phone contract We really want to like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom but we're just not sure there's a gap in the market for it. If the camera or phone part was better or the price tag was lower then it would ma...
2.5/5 The S4 Zoom tries too hard to be two different things and fails at both. As a phone it offers a frustrating, laggy user experience and as a camera its bulk and merely-OK camera (compared to dedicated shooters) aren't offset by the novelty of havi...
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....
Abstract: Never miss a thing: Talk, shoot, share at the same time In-Call Photo Share Don't just share memories; create experiences. In-call Photo Share creates new picture-taking possibilities. Take a shot and send it in a text to a friend—while you're talking wit...
Abstract: Never miss a thing: Talk, shoot, share at the same time In-Call Photo Share Don't just share memories; create experiences. In-call Photo Share creates new picture-taking possibilities. Take a shot and send it in a text to a friend—while you're talking wit...
Do you want to carry only one device and a camera matters much more to you than a smartphone? If yes, then the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is what you need to get. And dont forget to add the cost of an extra battery to the Rs. 27,000 price tag.But if the smar...
Abstract: The year 2013 will be know as the year of the smartphone camera. Why so? Because the year has seen the debut of some of the biggest smartphones with extremely powerful cameras and imaging technology. The Lumia 1020, Sony's Xperia Z1 and many other handset...
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is clearly meant for those looking at a camera with a calling functionality. That seems like the only way to put it thanks to the phone's form factor and heft. The camera performance is impressive and with a 10x optical zoom, t...
