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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
Company typeHybrid smartphone and camera device
IndustryConsumer electronics
FoundedJuly 2013; 13 years ago (2013-07)
FounderSamsung Electronics
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy K Zoom
Headquarters
South Korea
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsSmartphone with integrated camera featuring 10x optical zoom
OwnerSamsung Electronics
ParentSamsung Group
Websitewww.samsung.com/global/galaxys4zoom/


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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is a hybrid device combining smartphone and camera functionalities[1][2]. It features a 10x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 24–240 mm in 35 mm format) with an aperture range of f/3.1-6.3, integrated optical image stabilizer, and a conventional xenon flash.[3] The device was launched in July 2013.

Powered by a Pega-Dual +XMM6262 SoC, the phone incorporates a dual-core CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz.[4] Two versions exist: the base SM-C101 model and the SM-C105 variant which supports LTE 4G connectivity.[5]

Camera

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Zoom lens with rotary control ring

Equipped with a 1/2.33-inch 16 MP BSI-CMOS sensor, the S4 Zoom offers both automatic and manual camera settings. It records video in full HD at 1080p with 30 fps or at 720p with a smoother 60 fps option.[6] This device is classified within the low to mid-range point-and-shoot camera category.[7][3]

Within one of its Scene modes, users can manually adjust exposure duration, ISO sensitivity up to ISO 3200, aperture, and white balance,[8] capabilities not found on the standard Galaxy S4.

The device supports recording slow motion footage at a resolution of 768×512 pixels with a frame rate of 120 fps, surpassing the main Galaxy S4’s 800×450 and Galaxy Note 2’s 720×480 resolutions at this speed. Slow motion videos are captured without audio. Optical zoom functionality remains accessible during video recording.[9]Template:Failed verification[8] While filming, users can opt to slow down the optical zoom operation to minimize noise from the Zoom Lens Engine.[8] This feature is also present in its successor, the Galaxy K Zoom.[10]

During video capture, still images up to approximately 3.2 megapixels can be taken; however, there is a restriction allowing only six photos throughout the entire recording session regardless of video length or size, even if paused. Samsung has not publicly explained this limitation.

A rotary ring surrounding the zoom lens enables optical zoom adjustments[11] and also serves as a dedicated mode selector to quickly access the camera.[3] Additionally, this rotary ring can accommodate compatible ring lights designed for macro photography purposes.

Screen

The display matches the specifications found on the S4 Mini, featuring a qHD resolution (distinct from QHD) with 960×540 pixels and a pixel density of 256 ppi. It employs Super-AMOLED technology, consistent with many of Samsung's flagship and mid-tier devices. Protection is provided by Gorilla Glass 3,[12] which is an upgrade from the Gorilla Glass 2 used in the Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, and Galaxy S4 Active. The primary model, Galaxy S4, also features Gorilla Glass 3.

Galaxy K Zoom

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White colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

Launched in June 2014, the Galaxy K Zoom (model SM-C115), also referred to as Galaxy S5 Zoom, succeeded the Galaxy S4 Zoom. It is equipped with a 20.7-megapixel camera featuring a 10x optical zoom lens (24-240mm) and runs Android 4.4.2. The letter 'K' symbolizes "Kapture" or "Kamera", aligning with its tagline "Capture the Moment".

The device’s removable polycarbonate back cover carries the dotted texture reminiscent of the Galaxy S5, and it operates on TouchWiz Nature UX 3.0, identical to that model.

While it does not support 4K (2160p) video recording, it can capture footage at 1080p resolution with 60 frames per second and slow-motion video at 720p with 120 frames per second—though slow-motion clips lack audio.[10]

A notable feature in its camera application is the "Pro Suggest" mode, which intelligently recommends suitable camera settings based on the scene.[13]

Specifications include 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display at 1280×720 pixels (306 ppi), a hexa-core Exynos 5 Hexa (Exynos 5260) SoC, Mali-T624 GPU, weighing approximately 200 g, and measuring 20.2 millimeters at its thickest point.[14][15]

Additional camera functionalities include separate controls for focus and exposure areas.[16] However, unlike the S4 Zoom, optical zoom cannot be utilized during slow-motion video capture. Furthermore, the redesigned K Zoom omits both the tripod screw thread and the rotating ring surrounding the zoom lens.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Is It A Phone, Is It A Camera? No, It’s A Phamera! Samsung Unveils Its Jelly Bean-toting Galaxy Camera
  2. ↑ Samsung Galaxy K Zoom review
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). (retrospective review)
  4. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Review and screen shots of the Galaxy S4 Zoom camera and video recording functionality by GSM Arena
  9. ↑ but one can't actually record audio
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Review and pictures of the succeeding Galaxy K Zoom - GSM Arena
  11. ↑ Review and photos of the Galaxy S4 Zoom by GSM Arena
  12. ↑ Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom specification sheet on GSMArena
  13. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2123: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ↑ "Separating Focus and Exposure Areas: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom" — Samsung.com

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