Testseek.com 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.
750100327
The editors liked
Good image
Quality and several camera features
21x Optical zoom
Amazing display
Runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
3G
WiFi
Bluetooth and GPS support
MicroSD expansion
Good build quality
Android OS
Awesome Display & Responsive Touchscreen
SIM card slot
Great Apps
21X Zoom
Powerful 21x optical zoom
4.8" LCD touchscreen
Lag free operation
1080p video recording.
Responsive touchscreen controls
Social integration
Excellent optical zoom
Impressive image quality
Android 4.1 interface is excellent
3G and Wi-Fi connectivity on the camera make uploading images a breeze
Excellent detail rendition
Especially in macro mode
Great apps
Long zoom
Wide range of connectivity options
Incamera features
Biggest screen
Looks
Built
Features
Performance
The editors didn't like
Huge and bulky to carry in pocket
Mediocre battery life
Big in Size
Can't be used for voice calling
Bit Pricey
Touchscreen gets inadvertent inputs
Mediocre image quality
Slightly large to hold
Lacks manual focus
Expensive
No voice calling
Slightly huge in size
Can't use it as a phone
Images a little soft
Especially at the telephoto end
The touch-only access to shooting modes tends to slow one down
Overall, it seems like an excellent gizmo to own with a decent blend of features and performance. The camera is well thought out with exactly those features that social networking folks want. If you can find the Samsung Galaxy camera with a discount pr...
Abstract: What an opportunity had presented itself to test the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC120 Camera.Firstly, let me clear up any misconception you may have that I am a professional photographer; I am not, but the Samsung Galaxy Camera is fun to use and has piqued my inte...
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Published: 2013-06-25, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Gorgeous 4.8-inch display. Runs Instagram and other Android apps. Long 21x zoom range. Good high ISO performance. Wi-Fi.
Pricey. Big. Touch-based control system is unusual and unwieldy for a camera
The Samsung Galaxy Camera combines the functions of a Android device and a dedicated camera quite well, letting you whisk your photos and videos to the Web instantly. But this first-gen design also shows room for improvement....
By Kyle Schurman The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a model that has some very impressive features, but it also has some significant drawbacks. If you're someone who is considering purchasing the Galaxy Camera, you're going to want to make sure that its adva...
Abstract: Not that long ago, phone cameras were something exciting and novel. I can still remember the “exciting” 0.3 MP camera that came with my Nokia 5140. The idea of having a camera inside a phone was in itself groundbreaking, and no one seemed to care about th...
Powerful 21x optical zoom lens; bright at wide angle, too, Bright, vivid LCD monitor with very good anti-smudge coating, Very sensitive touch panel, Recent Android version feels modern and stable, Large library of available apps for download from Googl...
Relatively expensive for a fixed-lens, small-sensor camera, As big as many large-sensor cameras, before you consider the lens, Pretty heavy for a fixed-lens camera, Popup flash mechanism feels coarse, catches sometimes when pushed down, LCD monitor's P...
They've long been predicted, and the first round of Android cameras are finally here. Two companies -- Nikon and Samsung -- got the ball rolling, and we were fortunate to be able to compare both cameras side-by-side. Unfortunately, but not entirely sur...
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Published: 2013-03-20, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: I enjoy using my Samsung Galaxy Note II and the more I test the camera and compare it to other smartphones, the more impressed I am by the solid performance. Samsung took their camera experience to the next level with the Samsung Galaxy Camera, but the ad...
Easily share pictures with LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, 21x zoom, Many automatic and manual shooting modes, Runs any app compatible with Android 4.1, HDMI-out
Price, Monthly service fee, Larger than your average compact camera
The Galaxy Camera has a lot of cool features and functionality that you won't find on other cameras, such as the ability to run Android apps, surf the web, and edit photos. With the ability to connect to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network as well as Wi-Fi n...
Quality: about average; no more.Why you would buy the Samsung Galaxy: it's the latest iDevice.Why you wouldn't: expensive for a camera; despite its glamorous Android and Wi-Fi trappings it's no more than a point-and-shoot digicam; you hate touch screens.M...
