February 20, 2013 · by Tefo Mohapi

Wi-Fi only low cost Galaxy Camera launched by Samsung

Samsung Electronics have launched their newest Galaxy Camera without the 3G/4G feature from their original camera.

It will be run on the Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) operating system and has the same electronics as the original camera.

Samsung explained: “The Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) has all of the innovative and practical features that the Galaxy Camera offers but without a 3G/4G connection. This makes the Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) more affordable for a user who does not need the always-connected benefit of the Galaxy Camera.”

So, as with the 3G/4G version it will have the 21x Super Long Zoom lens and will feature 19 different integrated Smart Modes, which allow users to choose from a series of preset scenario options such as Light trace or Action freeze.

Other notable features include a 4.8” (121.2mm) HD Super Clear Touch Display and Preloaded Photo Wizard and Video Editor apps.

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