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ProductCode: samsung_galaxycamera_2
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Name: Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
ShortSpecs:
    - 16 megapixels
    - 4.8″ screen
    - 23 – 483 mm (21×)
ReviewScore: 70
URL: /products/samsung/compacts/samsung_galaxycamera_2
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is an ultra-compact shooter powered by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. In addition to being a slim camera with a 21X  (23-483mm equiv.) lens, the GC2 can run nearly any Android app. The Galaxy Camera 2 is powered by a 1.6 Ghz Quad Core Exynos processor and has 2GB of RAM, 8GB of user memory, a microSD slot, and a 2000 mAh battery. There's also a huge 4.8-inch touch LCD display, xenon flash, and 1080/30p video recording. Naturally, the GC2 also has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for easy photo sharing, plus GPS (with GLONASS), and Bluetooth 4.0.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Frequent users of social media. Those seeking the power/flexibility of Android on their camera.
        NotSoGoodFor: Full size image viewing and cropping. Fitting in your jeans pocket.
        Conclusion: The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is a very good Android device attached to a consumer-level digital camera. If photo quality is your main priority there are better choices available, but that's not really the point. This is a product built around the concept of sharing, and social mediaphiles will appreciate the ability to use the camera within their favorite apps.
    ASIN:
        - B00HV6KIDU
        - B00HV6KGV4
Specs:
    Announced: Jan 2, 2014
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Touch
        - Face Detection
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Built-in 2000 mAh battery
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "400"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (Xenon)
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    ContinuousDrive: ""
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: ""
    Dimensions: 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″)
    EffectivePixels: 16 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Auto
        - Smart
        - Expert (P/A/S/M/User)
        - My Modes
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG
    FlashModes: Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
    FlashRange: 3.80 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 23–483 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, H.264
    GPS: Built-in
    GPSNotes: A-GPS, GLONASS
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageParameters:
        - Brightness
        - Contrast
        - Color
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MacroFocusRange: 10 cm (3.94″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4608 x 3456
    MaximumAperture: F2.8–5.9
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 16 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 80 cm (31.5″)
    OpticalZoom: 21×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
    Processor: 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
    RemoteControl: ""
    Resolutions: ""
    ReviewPreview: "70%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Feb 13, 2015"
    SceneModes:
        - Smart mode suggest, Beauty face, Best Photo, Selfie Alarm, Continuous shot, Best face, Color bracket, Kids shot, Landscape, Dawn, Snow, Macro, Food, Party/Indoor, Action freeze, Rich tone (HDR), Panorama, Waterfall, Animated photo, Drama, Eraser, Sound & Shot, Interval, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light trace
    ScreenDots: 1,036,800
    ScreenSize: 4.8″
    ScreenType: HD Super Clear Touch Display
    SelfTimer: Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 17 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: 8GB (2.8GB available)
    StorageTypes: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: Yes (Touch AF, Touch Shutter)
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps),  1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 or 60 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "6"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0