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.
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The editors liked
Large 4.8-inch touch screen is a great feature
Menu structure is organized similarly to a smartphone
21X optical zoom lens really sets this model apart from smartphones
Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to share photos on social networking sites
Popup flas
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...
21x zoom
Automatically upload pictures to various online sites like Facebook and Dropbox
Built-in GPS
Attractive design
21X optical zoom
Good macro feature
Samsung sharing apps included
The Samsung Galaxy Camera's feature set is tough to beat
Combining the power of a high-end Android OS 4.1 Jelly Bean device with a giant HD-resolution touch screen and the 21x zoom and 16-megapixel resolution of a compact camera
Gorgeous 4.8-inch display. Runs Instagram and other Android apps. Long 21x zoom range. Good high ISO performance. Always-on network connectivity.
Gorgeous 4.8-inch display. Runs Instagram and other Android apps. Long 21x zoom range. Good high ISO performance. Wi-Fi.
Easily share pictures with LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity
Many automatic and manual shooting modes
Runs any app compatible with Android 4.1
HDMI-out
First camera with total connectivity
Great user interface
Fun to use
Good image quality
Wide range of functionality
Access to Android market
Instantly backs up your photos to the cloud
Beautiful touchscreen
Simple to use
Expandable with apps
Incredibly fun to use
Features galore
The camera's connectivity inventive and useful
Manual mode is approachable
Great Android interface
Powerful hardware
Jelly Bean brings a lot of fun to photography
Wide range of connectivity options
Good stabilization
Superb touchscreen
Seamless connectivity
Large focal range
Intuitive operation
Huge optical zoom range
Tablet and camera
Lots of options for picture editing
Direct upload of pictures
Good display
Integrated image stabilizer
The editors didn't like
Price is high compared to other models with similar image quality
Larger image sensor would help this camera's image quality
Shutter lag problems are common with the Galaxy Camera
There's some image softness in most photos
Noise will appear in many lo
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...
Expensive
Bulky
No optical viewfinder
4G but no telephony capability
Startup time from power off is 30 seconds
Bulky design
Can't rest thumb on back of camera
Lacks LTE support
Manual mode controls block screen
Requires data plan
If you're looking for great picture quality for the Galaxy Camera's $500 price tag
You're probably going to be disappointed. Its battery life is fairly short. To get the most from it
You'll want to pay for a monthly data plan
Expensive. Large. Touch-based control system is unusual and unwieldy for a camera. Slow 3G connectivity
No 4G. Short battery life
Pricey. Big. Touch-based control system is unusual and unwieldy for a camera
Price
Monthly service fee
Larger than your average compact camera
Cost
Not good for high ISO use
Image quality is no better than a $200 camera
Battery life's short for a camera
Awkward manual shooting
Constant notifications can be irritating
The lens isn't very sharp
Slow image processor
Not much point in using this for voice or video chat
Somewhat heavy
Surprisingly big and heavy
The 4.8-inch screen drains the battery
You can find better image quality for the same price
Vivid 4.8in rear display is largest ever on a digital camera; can connect to the internet direct from the camera via any available Wi-Fi network; 21x optical zoom offers plentiful framing options for 16 megapixel stills or Full HD video; can update and cu
Easy to get lost in the flashy features and forget that this is actually a camera too; asking price is high for a camera of only snapshot quality, removable media is the small and fiddly microSD; larger than the average pocket snapshot too, $599
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Published: 2012-12-14, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Maybe, actually. For all its foibles, the Galaxy camera is a lot of fun to use. Maybe this thing's nothing more than a toy, but it's a really entertaining toy. People want to instantly share an image — they just don't want to sacrifice quality to do it. S...
Great combination of technology; You can use it to send and receive SMS; Macro ability is actually decent; Long lens;
Battery life is poor; Reasonbly bulky; Not exactly the fastest camera to switch on; Proprietary HDMI port; Many apps aren't really designed for a camera with optical zoom; Can send texts, but not make phone calls;
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is certainly a unique proposition, and while we like it a lot, it won't be for everyone.Socialites who just have to share the latest thing will love it, and hipsters looking for a better camera than what's offered by their iPhone...
Buying Guide Best compact camera 2012 We think Samsung has a hit on its hands with the Samsung Galaxy Camera, which is priced at £399/AU$599/US$499.99. It seems to have grabbed the attention of lots of people. Many of the people we showed it to - both pho...
Let me set the scene before we get started here. Since Apple started making its iPhone devices, I've been an Apple smartphone guy. I'm also a PC guy through and through, but it hasn't stopped me owning Mac products. In kind of the same principle here,...
Excellent touchscreen. All the benefits of Android and associated apps. 3G connectivity. Range of video recording frame rates, including low-res 120fps. 21x optical zoom
Short battery life. Overall photo quality is OK, but may not be worth the price for some users
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a great point-and-shoot for the everyday photographer who wants to instantly share to social media. Discerning photographers will find issues with its image quality, though arguably they're the wrong target audience for thi...
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is ideal for photo enthusiasts who want to stay connected and share their high quality work without having to first transfer the images to another device.If you're after a fully-fledged digital camera – it is all that and more – ...
Published: 2012-11-28, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
If you want Android on your camera that doesn't let you down, the Galaxy Camera is for you. Unlike some devices, the Galaxy Camera is the best case scenario of camera-based Android...
This camera is good, really good. The software and management features are significantly ahead of traditional camera brands and the fact that it comes with a full blown Jelly Bean OS , 1.4GHZ quad core processor is an advantage. 3G and Wi Fi are also thro
What's missing is accessories such as a decent camera case or mini tripod. A slot for a hot swap flash would also be an advantage especially if you want to use a stronger flash with its own battery pack.
It's innovative, easy on the eyes and highly functional in the hand, It also shoots excellent images and video. With the Galaxy 4G EK-GC100 Samsung has taken camera management to a new level by the integration of software that allows users to better unde...
Abstract: Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Camera, introduced at this week's IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, takes clear, colorful images but is buggy and slow.(To see a video hands on with the Galaxy Camera, watch a video on YouTube.)Samsung said that the G...
