Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Camera — 16MP BSI CMOS, 21x zoom from 23mm and a 4.8in touchscreen
The Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 was announced in August 2012 and released that November as one of the first serious attempts to merge a compact superzoom with a smartphone. It ran full Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on a quad-core processor and shipped with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity; a Wi-Fi-only sibling was sold as the EK-GC110.
Behind the 21x optical zoom, which starts at a 23mm equivalent wide angle, sits a 16-megapixel 1/2.3in BSI CMOS sensor. The rear is dominated by a 4.8in 1280x720 touchscreen that serves as the entire camera interface. Storage combines 8GB internal memory with a microSD slot, video tops out at 1080p, and power comes from a removable 1650mAh battery.
It appeals to collectors of connected-camera experiments and anyone who wants zoom reach with instant sharing, though the Android-era interface is slower than a dedicated compact. The long lens and big screen make it pleasant for travel snapshots, but there is no viewfinder and the small sensor limits low-light work.
Used buyers should treat it partly as an old Android device: the OS no longer receives updates, many Google services and apps have dropped support, and 3G networks have largely been switched off, so sharing now depends on Wi-Fi. Check the battery holds charge, the touchscreen responds across its full area, and the zoom extends and retracts smoothly.