Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100

usability, performance, price, portability, image quality

memory, focus, viewfinder

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

image quality, battery, usability, performance, zoom

portability, shutter, size

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Point and shoot camera with 21x optical zoom and optical image stabilization ; Wide-angle 23mm lens, 1/2.3" sensor, 16.3MP resolution ; Xenon flash ; 1080p HD video recording at 30fps; 720p High Framerate video recording at 60fps; 768x512 120fps...

Image quality leaves a lot to be desired ; Lens is not dust tight ; Big for a point-and-shoot ; Small 1,650mAh battery ; No video light

The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a rare breed of didgicam. This Android-powered connected camera is stuff typically shown off at tech exhibitions to wow the crowd and soon be forgotten by its maker. But the Galaxy Camera is the real deal - it's available...

Creating something like the Samsung Galaxy Camera is a risk: Because it’s a hybrid device, there’s the chance it’s both a crappy Android device and a crappy camera. This isn’t a perfect camera; it could have a bigger sensor and a better lens. And, of...

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.

Instantly backs up your photos to the cloud ; Beautiful touchscreen ; Simple to use ; Expandable with apps

Image quality is no better than a $200 camera ; Battery life's short for a camera ; Awkward manual shooting ; Constant notifications can be irritating

Other companies need to take this idea and run with it

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.

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Large 4.8-inch touchscreen is unmatched in digital camera marketplace ; Galaxy Camera is a lot of fun to use ; Combines best features of smartphones and point-n-shoot cameras ; 21x optical zoom sets this model apart versus smartphone cameras ;...

Image quality could be better ; Cameras shot in low light and indoors sometimes have some noise ; Focus is a bit soft at times ; Must charge battery inside the camera, because no separate battery charger included ; Camera has some shutter lag problems...

Samsung's attempt at a merger between a smartphone and a digital camera -- the Galaxy Camera -- is an interesting model. It's a sharp-looking camera that's a fun gadget. The 4.8-inch touchscreen LCD is very sharp and bright, and by running the Android...

Huge optical zoom range; Tablet and camera; Lots of options for picture editing; Direct upload of pictures; Good display; Integrated image stabilizer

Relatively heavy; Expensive; Manual setting of the camera is laborious; Blurring hard to control at high zoom level, despite stabilizer; Photos could be sharper; Long boot time (when completely shut off)

The Galaxy Camera is the first device to combine a smartphone/tablet with a camera.

I hope that this review gave you a good feel for how it is to use the Samsung Galaxy Camera in the real world. If there’s something else that you want to know, please leave a comment, and I will try to address your question while I still have the...

Is the Galaxy Camera a game-changer? Yes, and no. In itself, it’s the best of the Android-based cameras, though that’s hardly a well-stocked category. Judged purely on its photography abilities it struggles, falling short of what similarly-priced...