Samsung announced GALAXY S4 zoom - the first smartphone with 10x optical zoom
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The other day, Samsung announced a new mobile device, which was a kind of continuation of the flagship GALAXY S4 (or rather, its smaller version of the GALAXY S4 Mini), but with a bias in advanced photography. At the end of last year, Samsung launched the very first hybrid of a mobile device and camera, the GALAXY Camera . She was stunned by the wide functionality of the compact camera, coupled with the possibilities of accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi and 3G and the integrated services of all popular social services. networks. Nevertheless, the GALAXY Camera was just a camera - the possibilities for mobile communications were limited. GALAXY S4 zoom fully fills this gap in the niche of hybrid smartphone cameras.
Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom has a best-in-class 10x optical zoom, which allows you to clearly see and remove objects at a distance of 50 meters from the point of shooting, and a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS-matrix with back light. The built-in optical stabilizer eliminates image defects caused by camera shake, especially with a strong approximation. The camera lens itself is located on the back of the panel. The range of its focal lengths is from 24 to 240 millimeters, and the range of aperture values is from 1/3.1 to 1 / 6.3.
The relationship of the new product with the flagship of the Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone line is felt in everything from recognizable case design to the intuitive user interface. GALAXY S4 zoom works under Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, therefore its capabilities are in many ways similar to those of GALAXY S4: there is a branded Touchwiz Nature UX shell, S Voice, S Translator, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Hub applications, etc. Smartphone features parts of the device correspond to the characteristics of the GALAXY S4 Mini: a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 960x540, a 2-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of flash memory (plus the ability to expand memory with microSD cards). The device will work in 2G, 3G and LTE networks (depending on the regions of delivery), as well as support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The dimensions of the device are 12.5 cm x 6.5 cm, width - about 1.5 cm. Weight - 208 grams. The battery capacity is 2330 mAh.
To access the key features of the smartphone Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom used intuitive and simple control - ring zoom. If, for example, during a telephone conversation you need to take a picture and immediately send it to your interlocutor, with one turn of the focus ring you get access to the quick-shooting function, take a photo and send it via MMS. Also, the zoom ring makes it easier to navigate the device’s menu in camera mode: with it, you can get quick access to camera settings, including turning on Auto, Gallery or Smart modes with one turn. In addition, the focus ring is responsible for controlling the zoom of the camera: here it is carried out with the help of handy digital tools, and not the usual keys and buttons.
By tradition, Samsung has made some innovations in the set of pre-installed applications and software features of the new gadget.
The Photo Suggest application provides quick access to libraries of images taken earlier by other photographers, and thus helps the user to compare his approach to shooting with the vision of other colleagues in the photo art. This service can even suggest the best location from which you can get the best view of the subject.
Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom boasts updated features SMART mode, which can significantly reduce the time you spend on the selection of the optimal image settings. You just need to turn on this mode and select one of the presets, and the camera will adjust itself, providing good pictures. If the user is not sure which of the available twenty-five SMART shooting modes he should choose, the Offer mode comes to the rescue: when the smartphone accesses it, analyze the shooting conditions - the level of illumination, focal length, or, for example, the presence of a face in the frame , - prompts you to select the most appropriate mode.
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The Story Album feature will help you quickly sort your photos by time and place and share them with the world. Thanks to the Samsung Link application, you can transfer pictures to a PC or tablet at the touch of a button, and through the Samsung HomeSync service, you can send them to your personal cloud storage.
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Specifications:
Promo video:
The other day, Samsung announced a new mobile device, which was a kind of continuation of the flagship GALAXY S4 (or rather, its smaller version of the GALAXY S4 Mini), but with a bias in advanced photography. At the end of last year, Samsung launched the very first hybrid of a mobile device and camera, the GALAXY Camera . She was stunned by the wide functionality of the compact camera, coupled with the possibilities of accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi and 3G and the integrated services of all popular social services. networks. Nevertheless, the GALAXY Camera was just a camera - the possibilities for mobile communications were limited. GALAXY S4 zoom fully fills this gap in the niche of hybrid smartphone cameras.
Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom has a best-in-class 10x optical zoom, which allows you to clearly see and remove objects at a distance of 50 meters from the point of shooting, and a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS-matrix with back light. The built-in optical stabilizer eliminates image defects caused by camera shake, especially with a strong approximation. The camera lens itself is located on the back of the panel. The range of its focal lengths is from 24 to 240 millimeters, and the range of aperture values is from 1/3.1 to 1 / 6.3.
The relationship of the new product with the flagship of the Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone line is felt in everything from recognizable case design to the intuitive user interface. GALAXY S4 zoom works under Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, therefore its capabilities are in many ways similar to those of GALAXY S4: there is a branded Touchwiz Nature UX shell, S Voice, S Translator, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Hub applications, etc. Smartphone features parts of the device correspond to the characteristics of the GALAXY S4 Mini: a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 960x540, a 2-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of flash memory (plus the ability to expand memory with microSD cards). The device will work in 2G, 3G and LTE networks (depending on the regions of delivery), as well as support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The dimensions of the device are 12.5 cm x 6.5 cm, width - about 1.5 cm. Weight - 208 grams. The battery capacity is 2330 mAh.
To access the key features of the smartphone Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom used intuitive and simple control - ring zoom. If, for example, during a telephone conversation you need to take a picture and immediately send it to your interlocutor, with one turn of the focus ring you get access to the quick-shooting function, take a photo and send it via MMS. Also, the zoom ring makes it easier to navigate the device’s menu in camera mode: with it, you can get quick access to camera settings, including turning on Auto, Gallery or Smart modes with one turn. In addition, the focus ring is responsible for controlling the zoom of the camera: here it is carried out with the help of handy digital tools, and not the usual keys and buttons.
By tradition, Samsung has made some innovations in the set of pre-installed applications and software features of the new gadget.
The Photo Suggest application provides quick access to libraries of images taken earlier by other photographers, and thus helps the user to compare his approach to shooting with the vision of other colleagues in the photo art. This service can even suggest the best location from which you can get the best view of the subject.
Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom boasts updated features SMART mode, which can significantly reduce the time you spend on the selection of the optimal image settings. You just need to turn on this mode and select one of the presets, and the camera will adjust itself, providing good pictures. If the user is not sure which of the available twenty-five SMART shooting modes he should choose, the Offer mode comes to the rescue: when the smartphone accesses it, analyze the shooting conditions - the level of illumination, focal length, or, for example, the presence of a face in the frame , - prompts you to select the most appropriate mode.
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The Story Album feature will help you quickly sort your photos by time and place and share them with the world. Thanks to the Samsung Link application, you can transfer pictures to a PC or tablet at the touch of a button, and through the Samsung HomeSync service, you can send them to your personal cloud storage.
Opinion experts from Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru:
In the bottom line, we have a massive (especially in thickness and weight) smartphone with average characteristics, simple design, but functional, relatively affordable, and with an excellent camera. If you are looking for a universal gadget and you need high-quality shooting, I recommend to look at this new product. The solution is unique and has no analogues at the moment, and therefore it can be very interesting for its audience. But be prepared for compromise.
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Specifications:
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSDPA
- Operating system: Android 4.2.2, Nature UX interface
- Processor: Dual-core Samsung Exynos 4210 with a frequency of 1.5 GHz
- Display: 4.3 "qHD sAMOLED (960x540)
- Camera: 16 MP, 10X optical zoom, flash, 1080p video, front camera 1.9 MP
- Memory: 8 GB, 1.5 GB of RAM, support for microSD cards (up to 64 GB)
- Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, IrDA, microUSB 2.0, NFC
- Other: S Voice, S Translator, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Hub, Albus Story
- Battery: 2330 mAh, removable
- Dimensions, weight: 125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm, 208 g
- Price in Russia: 19,990 rubles, sales start in July
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