Samsung Electronics said it will soon be launching the new Galaxy Camera that boasts of several key features including instant sharing of quality images through 3G/4G + Wi-Fi connectivity, in the region.

The Galaxy Camera, powered by Android platform, is commercially available in the UK and will soon hit the electronic retail outlets in other parts of the world in both White and Cobalt Black, said a statement from the company.

Unveiled at IFA, in August, the Galaxy Camera combines high performance photography features with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and the freedom of 3G/4G + Wi-Fi connectivity to create the world’s first truly connected camera.

The Galaxy Camera ushers in a new era of visual communications, allowing users to shoot, enjoy, edit and share high quality images and video from anywhere, at any time through a single device, said a top official.

"Samsung is unique, in that it is the only company that can combine world class mobile and digital imaging technologies to create such an innovative product. The collaboration between Mobile and Digital Imaging Business Units allowed Samsung to create the first Connected Camera, a product I am extremely proud of," remarked JK Shin, the president of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics.

A Connected Camera must give users the total freedom to take vivid high quality pictures and videos wherever and whenever they wish and share them instantly through their favorite social networking sites or with family and friends without the restrictions of a conventional camera.
The Galaxy Camera provides these luxuries and many more in a beautiful design and user interface,” he added.

Seokpil Kim, the resident and CEO of Samsung Electronics Europe said, “The Galaxy Camera marks the next stage of evolution in the history of the camera and we are extremely excited to make it available to European customers today.”
 
“The Galaxy Camera brings together everything that is wonderful about photography on a dedicated camera, with the functionality and freedom of the leading smartphones. The Galaxy Camera marks a new era of the Connected Camera,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service