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Released: 2012

Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100

Overall Score

23.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6491)23.5
Performance(#6005)45.0
Camera(#5229)35.1
Display(#6666)44.7
Battery(#7153)16.4
Build(#12277)0.1
Connectivity(#5259)43.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 features a compact design with dimensions of 128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 mm and a weight of 300g, making it portable yet substantial.
  • Its 4.8-inch Super Clear LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing clear visuals with a pixel density of approximately 306 ppi.
  • Powered by the Exynos 4412 Quad chipset and a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, it delivers adequate performance for photography tasks, supported by 4GB of RAM.
  • The standout feature is its 16.3 MP rear camera with a 21x optical zoom, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps.
  • The battery capacity is 1650mAh, which may require frequent charging given its performance demands.
  • Running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz UI, the software experience is user-friendly but limited by its age.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The camera is available in multiple colors, including Black, White, Pink, Orange, and Red.
  • It does not offer water resistance or stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Galaxy Camera GC100 is designed primarily for photography enthusiasts seeking a dedicated camera experience.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionDevice with no support for GSM voice communicationAvailable as Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi GC110 without 3G/4G band support

Display

Size4.8"
TypeSuper Clear LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2

Performance

ChipsetExynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400MP4
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera16.3 MP, AF, 21x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, 512p@120fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1650 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 mm (5.07 x 2.79 x 0.75 in)
Weight300 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Orange, Red
Foldable
SAR3.13 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkHSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE (optional)
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass