Samsung Launches Android-based Camera in India - Friday Nov 23,2012

Samsung Electronics, on Friday, launched its first Android-based camera which would allow users to run applications in addition to shooting and sharing photos instantaneously. 

Dubbed the ‘Galaxy’, the camera was first unveiled in Berlin in August. It is now available in India for Rs.29,90

 

According to Samsung Electronics Vice-President (sales-mobile business) Asim Warsi, the Samsung Galaxy camera would give users complete freedom to take outstanding pictures and videos from anywhere through a single device.

3G/4G features

Equipped with a 21x super long zoom lens and a super bright 16M BSI CMOS sensor, the camera also features smart mode technology. Galaxy camera also comes with 3G/4G, Wi-Fi connectivity and the Android 4.1 operating system (jelly bean). Mr. Warsi said the company was seeking to create a whole movement to start taking professional-like images through a hand-held device. “India is the first five leading markets. We also launched this product in the United Kingdom simultaneously.”

The camera, with 4.8 (121.2 mm) high definition super clear touch display, is available in black and white. Other colours would follow shortly.

Asim Warsi (left), Vice President, Samsung Mobile India, with Anand Dhand, General Manager, Samsung India, during the launch of Samsung Galaxy Camera in India, in New Delhi on Friday