Samsung has revealed the
Galaxy Camera 2, the successor to the
Android-powered Galaxy Camera, this time running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on a 1.6GHz quadcore processor, and packing a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor. Debuting at CES 2014, the Galaxy Camera 2 also packs a bigger battery – now boosted to 2,000 mAh for more shots on a single charge – in addition to 2GB of RAM for faster app switching. Connectivity includes WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, with the latter being used for a new Tap & Go sharing system for easy transfer of photos between the Galaxy Camera 2 and nearby
smartphones.On the camera side, there’s a 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch backside-illuminated CMOS sensor paired with a 21x optical zoom (f/2.8-5.9) and optical image stabilization. ISO 100-3200 is supported, along with continuous shooting and up to 1080/30p video recording, while on top there’s a pop-up Xenon flash. A 4.8-inch HD touchscreen is used for control.
