Samsung Galaxy NX mirrorless camera with Android 4.2 launched

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Samsung has announced its Galaxy NX camera at the Galaxy Premiere Event in London. Samsung Galaxy NX is a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lens. The camera runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and offers Bluetooth 4.0, 3G, Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity.
This camera comes with a 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor. It packs in Samsung's DRIMeIV Image processor for imaging and 1.6GHz Pega-Q quad-core for the system processing. The camera has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up another 64GB via microSD card. It comes with a 4,360mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy NX also offers 4.8-inch HD LCD display to view images before clicking. It comes with an Advanced Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) System with 1/6000 sec shutter speed and 8.6fps shooting. Samsung Galaxy NX camera can be coupled with 13 lenses including the recently announced 10mm F3.5 Fisheye lens. Users can also shoot users pictures and movies in 3D with the help of Samsung's 45mm 2D/3D lens.

This camera offers 30 Smart Modes, which can be employed when selecting imaging settings.

So far there is no word on the pricing of this camera, but the company has announced it will start retailing Galaxy NX camera in UK this summer.

Commenting on the launch, Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT and Mobile Division, Samsung UK and Ireland said, "We're excited to be leading the way in innovation with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy NX. The aim of this device is to combine the high image quality associated with the NX camera with the ease of use and speed of 4G capability with Android. Perfect for taking incredible images and sharing them quickly."


Samsung Galaxy NX camera key specifications
Display: 4.8" HD scLCD, 0.46" SVGA EVF
Chipset: Pega-Q + DRIMe4 + MDM9215(XMM6360)
Bearer: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100
Memory: 2GB(RAM) + 16GB(eMMC)
MicroSD (up to 64GB)
Camera / Flash: 20.3MP APS-C CMOS w/ Flash
Connectors: microUSB, USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity: BT 4.0, WiFi a/b/g/n HT40 2.4G/5GHz
GPS: A-GPS + GLONASS
Dimension, Weight: 136.5 x 101.46 x 56mm (TBD)
Battery capacity: 4360mAh, 3.8V
OS / Upgrade: Android JB MR1
Messaging and SNS: ChatON(D/L)
Augmented Reality: D/L from Play Store
LBS: Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navi.)
Other Services and Applications: Trouwrist, Trip Advisor, Panoramio
PC Applications: Kies (Windows and Mac), Lightroom
UI / Web Browser: TouchWiz for Android / Chrome
Radio: N/A
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, RA
Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, RV, VD-1
Recording/Playback: 1080@30fps


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Android-powered Galaxy NX 20MP mirrorless camera

Samsung announces Android-powered Galaxy NX 20MP mirrorless camera.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy NX: the world's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera running the Android operating system. The Galaxy NX takes a 20.3 megapixel, SLR-style mirrorless camera and adds 3G, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, connectivity and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The camera sports a gigantic 4.8" HD LCD touchscreen - with which you'll control nearly all camera functions. The Galaxy NX will be available sometime this summer for an undisclosed price.
Samsung announces Android-powered Galaxy NX 20MP mirrorless camera: Digital Photography Review