After announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Camera in UK and now the South Korean based company, Samsung has confirmed if the 16MP camera also will be hit the Canadian market. Comes with configurations like a conventional high end smartphone without calling features and bring a high resolution of camera that offers clear, crisp and beautiful color for images and video, as well as full array of connectivity options, the Galaxy Camera is a perfect choice for a photography hobbyists that looking for a compact digital camera that can easy share the photo and video to friends, family or social network sites without need a laptop, tablet or other device.
Yeah, like the conventional smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Camera also preloaded with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as the operating system with the latest Samsung TouchWiz UI. Inside, this camera phone has a 1.4 GHz Exynos 4412 quad core processor that integrated with 1GB of RAM and Mali-400MP GPU as graphics processor. For store your photo, video or other files, this model integrated with a 8GB of onboard memory with microSD card reader slot for expanded memory space up to 32GB and free 50GB of cloud storage on Dropbox. Of course, as a Android Certified device, the Galaxy Camera also has full access to Google Mobile Service, such as YouTube, GMail, GMaps and download more games, video, and more in Android Play Market.
The main camera offer 16.3-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor with 23mm aperture lens, Pop-up Xenon Flash, 23mm aperture lens and optical image stabilization provides high quality photos and vivid 1080p HD video. The 4.8 inch display uses Super Clear LCD technology with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and support maximum resolution of 720 x 1280 pixel. If you need, the HDMI port allow users to enjoy their multimedia content on the HDTV or on your computer.
As we mentioned above, the Samsung Camera phone also has full connectivity features, such as an audio jack, micro USB port, Bluetooth, dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and support 3G network that works on 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100. The 305g camera will be bundle with a Lithium Ion 1650 mAh battery and has dimension in 128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 mm make this device fell light and comfortable in your hand.
Other features are a G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor, predictive text input (Swype), slow-motion video, S Planner, S Suggest, Samsung’s Smart Mode technology and more. Paul Brannen, Vice President, Enterprise Business Solutions at Samsung Canada said, “Combining world class mobile and digital imaging technologies, The GALAXY Camera gives users the total freedom to take vivid, high quality pictures and videos and share them instantly through their favorite social networking sites or with family and friends without the restrictions of a conventional camera.” Sadly, he did not mentioned about pricing but if you interested, Samsung Galaxy Camera will be hit the Canadian Market on December 7. Need more information? Check full press release below.
The Ultimate Connected Camera Begins with the GALAXY Camera
The Samsung GALAXY Camera ushers in a new era of visual communication, with instant sharing powered by Android platform
MISSISSAUGA, ON – November 22, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Canada, the global leader in Android™ smartphones, today announced that the GALAXY Camera will be available at Canadian retailers on December 7, 2012 in time for the holiday shopping season.
The GALAXY Camera combines high performance photography features with Android™4.1 (Jelly Bean)and the freedom of3G+ Wi-Fi connectivity to create the world’s first truly Connected Camera. The GALAXY Camera ushers in a new era of visual communications, allowing users to shoot, edit and share high quality images and video from anywhere, at any time through a single device.
“The GALAXY Camera marks the next stage of evolution in the history of the camera and we are extremely excited to make it available to Canadian customers today,” said Paul Brannen, Vice President, Enterprise Business Solutions at Samsung Canada. “Combining world class mobile and digital imaging technologies, The GALAXY Camera gives users the total freedom to take vivid, high quality pictures and videos and share them instantly through their favorite social networking sites or with family and friends without the restrictions of a conventional camera.”
What sets the GALAXY Camera apart as the first truly Connected Camera is the 3G+ Wi-Fi connectivity, opening users up to a world of near limitless sharing and smartphone like activities. Posting high quality images to your favorite social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and the pre-installed Instagram app has never been easier. The GALAXY Camera functions on Wi-Fi with Dual Band and Channel Bonding for extra speed. Available in glossy white, simply shoot, edit and share with the touch of a button.
The GALAXY Camera also delivers outstanding photography on the go which easily outperforms any smartphone camera available. Boasted by a 21x super long zoom lens and a super-bright 16M BSI CMOS sensor, the GALAXY Camera also features Samsung’s ‘Smart Mode’ technology; a series of 15 default modes and settings that make professional-looking photography easy for anyone to achieve. No matter what the occasion, the GALAXY Camera’s ‘Smart Mode delivers stunningly detailed images that make photography with the GALAXY Camera effortless and enjoyable.
Once captured, users can enjoy their images on the GALAXY Camera’s 4.8”(121.2mm)HD Super ClearTouchDisplay. However, the GALAXY Camera’s beautiful display can be used for more than just viewing. Users can quickly and easily make professional edits to their photos using the integrated ‘Photo Wizard’; a comprehensive set of 35 photo editing tools powered by the GALAXY Camera’s ultrafast quad-core processor. User can also use ‘Paper Artist’, an app that became popular on the GALAXY Note II, for quick and unique photo edits.
The GALAXY Camera ships with Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean), giving users access to over 600,000 apps currently available on Google Play. The Android OS also provides full browsing support and the ability to customize your camera to suit your creative needs.
The GALAXY Camera will be available on December 7th at Black’s Photography and The Samsung Store, located in Metrotown Mall in Burnaby, B.C. For specific pricing details, please visit your nearest retailer. For more information on the GALAXY Camera, please visit www.samsung.com.
