Complete Camera Meet Complete Android

We have seen partial attempts before. Most recently in the form of the Nikon Coolpix S800c, and before that in a Poloroid model. But this new addition takes the next leap forward.

How?

Meet the Samsung Galaxy Camera. A complete camera with all the expected bells and whistles you would find on a compact camera, paired with a complete Android operating system. With one cool addition. Unlike the Nikon mentioned above, this camera has a 3G/4G cellular antennae to pair with the built in WiFi connection.

That means you just get a data plan for your camera, and you can have instant uploads and sharing, with much better performance than you would expect from a cell phone.

The only thing missing, and I personally think that will be the next step, as an actual a voice plan option. However, with the full Android operating system, you can still use apps like the Skype app for video calling across a 3G/4G or WiFi connection. Yes the camera has a speaker and microphone. You would need one to capture 1080p HD video, right?

Here is the specs...

• 1.4 GHz quad-core processor
• 8GB built in storage, support for microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
• 4.8-inch capacitive touchscreen HD Super Clear Touch Display
• 16.3 megapixel BSI sensor
• 23mm equivalent F/2.8 lens with 21x optical zoom
• ISO settings: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Mobile data: 3G (HSPA+ 21 Mbps) and 4G capable: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
• A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• 1,650 mAh battery
• Smart content manager
• Photo wizard
• Video wizard
• Best group pose
• Voice control option
• Auto cloud backup
• Slow motion video
• S Planner, S Suggest
• Support for AllShare Play, Family Story, Dropbox