UPDATE: Samsung Galaxy Camera launch promo includes additional battery worth RM89 and a Hotlink Broadband pack worth RM388. The broadband pack comes with 2GB of data (30 days validity) and 25GB Maxis Loker cloud storage (12 months). More details of the Hotlink Broadband package here.
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is now officially launched in Malaysia with the price tag of RM1,899. The Android camera will hit the stores starting tomorrow, 29th November. No telco bundlings are mentioned but for a limited time promo, the first 5,000 buyers will get a free Hotlink Prepaid Broadband SIM Pack with the Galaxy Camera.
To recap on the specs, the Galaxy Camera is running a recent Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS on a 1.4GHz Quad-Core Exynos processor that’s also found on the Galaxy S III. In terms of imaging, the Galaxy Camera has a 1/2.3″ BSI sensor that does 16.3MP. You’ll also get 21X Optical zoom which also comes with optical image stabilisation. Over at the back, it has a large 4.8″ Super Clear LCD screen that does a respectable 1280×720 pixels resolution. In burst mode, the Galaxy Camera lets you snap photos at 4 fps and videos up to 120fps. Just like the latest Galaxy smart phones, you’ll get similar features such as Best Face and Voice control.
Since Samsung is positioning this as an always connected device, one can share photos instantly with WiFi and 3G connectivity built in. Despite having a 3G micro-SIM slot, it doesn’t let you make phone calls however it is still possible to make Skype calls using its built in microphone and speakerphone. On-board, there’s 8GB of storage which is expandable up to 64GB using microSD. Overall, it is 19.1mm thick and weighs 300g with its 1,650mAh removable battery.
Being an Android device, the Galaxy Camera can run most apps which is normally accessible on Android smart phone. Since it is easily connected online, you can now take and upload photos in real time or even set it to auto upload to the cloud as soon as you take them. At home, the Galaxy Camera also lets you share photos and videos via wireless DLNA and HDMI cable as well. So far, the only competitor in terms of Android powered camera is the Nikon CoolPix s800c which runs on a lower Android 2.3 OS.
Stay tuned for our Galaxy Camera first impressions coming soon.
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