"For millions of people, the ability to share a fresh photo wirelessly - Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, text message - is so tempting, they're willing to sacrifice a lot of real-camera goodness. That's an awfully big convenience/photo-quality swap. A real camera teems with compelling features that most phones lack: optical zoom, big sensor, image stabilization, removable memory cards, removable batteries and decent ergonomics. (A four-inch, featureless glass slab is not exactly optimally shaped for a hand-held photographic instrument.)"
"But the camera makers aren't taking the cellphone invasion lying down. New models from Nikon and Samsung are obvious graduates of the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" school. The Nikon Coolpix S800C ($300) and Samsung's Galaxy Camera ($500 from AT&T, $550 from Verizon) are fascinating hybrids. They merge elements of the cellphone and the camera into something entirely new and - if these flawed 1.0 versions are any indication - very promising."
Cellphone cameras improved to the point that camera sales have declined as many users prefer instant wireless sharing over advanced camera capabilities. Dedicated cameras offer optical zoom, larger sensors, image stabilization, removable memory cards and batteries, and better ergonomics. Nikon and Samsung released Android-based hybrid cameras that combine traditional camera hardware with smartphone-style apps, touchscreen interfaces and wireless connectivity. The Nikon Coolpix S800C and Samsung Galaxy Camera support Android apps and GPS, and allow users to post photos instantly without transferring to a computer. Early hybrid models show flaws but point toward a promising convergence of camera and smartphone functionality.
Read at Gadgets 360
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