Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and K Zoom

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Another phone-camera ala Galaxy Camera.

By idea much be cheaper than Galaxy Camera.

Runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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ghkqn

Needs a bigger sensor like the Nokia EOS. Hopefully, the EOS is going to stay at the 41mpx like the N808 and not get downgraded to 21mpx. Hear this Nokia?

ghkqn

Since SS makes available the source code on their Galaxy. I wonder if the imaging performance can be improved?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Since SS makes available the source code on their Galaxy.

What exact source code is available?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Small hands on - http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/06/20/hands-on-with-the-samsung-galaxy-s4-zoom-part-camera-part-phone-totally-coo

trevmar

I use Camera FV-5 which takes bursts of RAW images (PNG, actually) and then saves them with an elegant background queue, I use Camera Pro, which overcomes the 4GB limit in my phone by automatically restarting videos (has Android fixed this yet?) and I use Pro HDR for obvious applications. Actually, since SilkyPix put HDR into their RAW development application for Panny, I now use HDR on all my RW2 images and don't need the application software for that - if you haven't tried that new SilkyPix feature you really must - it is amazing.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

The Galaxy S4 Zoom is clearly the product of months of tweaking, collaboration and research at Samsung, but there's much work still to be done. We love that this year's model is a bona fide smartphone, in that you can use it to not only share images moments after they're captured from just about anywhere on the globe, but you can also make traditional phone calls without any hassle. We also see potential when it comes to Android running on a point-and-shoot, but for now, the drawbacks of sluggish performance and poor battery life far outweigh the benefits. We're very eager to get our hands on Samsung's Galaxy NX mirrorless model, though.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/12/samsung-galaxy-s4-zoom-review/

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Review and comparison with S4, an HTC One, a Nokia Lumia 1020, and an Apple iPhone 5.

Overall, the Nokia Lumia 1020's photos have the best fine detail, least amount of noise, and its low-light results are excellent. It's also a bit of a pain to use, and if you're shooting with the Pro Cam lens, it's very slow between shots.

Both the Samsung smartphones are very good, too, and, unless you're expecting better photo quality than a basic point-and-shoot, you probably won't be disappointed. The Zoom is the most like a standalone camera here, so I can't say I'm surprised that it did well.

http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57596050-85/samsung-galaxy-s4-zoom-smartphone-camera-shootout/

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http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/samsung/galaxy-s4-zoom/samsung-galaxy-s4-zoom-review.html

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Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

Vitaliy_Kiselev

The Galaxy K Zoom is noticeably slimmer and less bulky than its predecessor though, meaning it should appeal to a wider audience. It’s still around double the thickness and 25% heavier than a Galaxy S5, but if you want a smartphone with 10x optical zoom, that’s a price you’ll have to pay and it’s certainly a lot easier than carrying a separate camera. The larger, higher resolution screen is a welcome upgrade for the Galaxy K Zoom.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/samsung-galaxy-k-zoom-review-25810

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