In recent years, many companies have sought to create a family of devices that are hybrids of cameras and cameras. As the market review and expert reviews show, such gadgets are quite popular. Their common characteristic is the use of a standard smartphone matrix, which is complemented by an optical lens with a zoom function. One of the latest models in this segment is the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. An overview of it is presented in more detail below.
Main differences from the previous version
The predecessor of the device was the modification of the "Galaxy S4 Zoom". Unlike her, the designers have done everything possible to make the new product look like a smartphone as much as possible. Although the diameter of the lens has remained the same large, now it does not protrude so much from the body. This innovation has greatly simplified the work with him as a phone. On the other hand, the developers had to sacrifice the rotary zoom wheel for this. Model zoom is controlledbuttons designed to adjust the sound or through the display. The lack of a protrusion on the right to support the device, unlike the previous version, has become another feature of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. Reviews of experts indicate that now it has become not so convenient to take a photo in connection with this. Be that as it may, all these nuances made it possible to significantly reduce the thickness of the device. At the same time, the dimensions increased due to the use of a larger display, while the weight remained the same at almost 200 grams.
Appearance
There are several color options for the device to choose from. At the same time, as practice shows, among domestic users, the most popular option is with a black design - “Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Black”. At the bottom of the novelty there is no compartment for a SIM card, additional memory and battery. It uses a curved plastic back with a large lens hole. It is covered with perforated dots, which not everyone likes. For such people, a special protective cover is provided, the texture of which is made under the skin. On the bottom right side of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is a two-position button for quickly launching the camera. Its appearance resembles other hardware keys and has an elongated, narrow shape. The only thing that remains unclear is the fact that it is impossible to take a picture in the locked state of the device. Card slotadditional microUSB memory is located on the left side. As for ergonomics, it cannot be called the advantage of the model, primarily because of its weight and dimensions. Be that as it may, all external changes, with the exception of the lack of a grip for the right hand, only benefited the device.
Functionality
The device operates on Android 4.4.2. At the same time, its interface is the same as that of the Galaxy S5 model. These two smartphones are similar from a functional point of view. The novelty even has a similar energy-saving mode, when activated, it switches to monochrome colors. The device responds quite quickly to the commands of the owner. The smartphone also supports many modern games. At the same time, it does not slow down, but heats up slightly.
Performance
One of the very first South Korean smartphones equipped with a six-core processor was the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. Feedback from experts and the first owners of the model is another confirmation that it is quite fast and productive. Along with this, it is impossible not to note the nuance that all six cores cannot function simultaneously. Two of them operate at a frequency of 1.7 GHz and are used to solve the most complex tasks. The remaining four cores operate at a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. First of all, they are responsible for operations that do not require high power and do not consume much electricity.
Deviceequipped with 2 gigabytes of RAM. In many ways, due to them, the smartphone can easily cope with almost any load. As for stationary memory, here the developers were greedy by installing an 8 GB drive in the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. Moreover, about a quarter of this space is not available to the user, since this part is used by the system. This is not enough for a smartphone with camera functions, so it is recommended to immediately buy an additional memory card.
Display
Smartphone "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom" has a 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. In this indicator, the device is significantly superior to its predecessor. It should also be noted that the image density has also increased to 306 pixels per inch. Thanks to all this, the image looks quite high quality, rich and bright. The monitor is covered with Gorilla Glass, which is designed to protect it from scratches and other mechanical damage. In general, the screen in its characteristics is able to compete even with the flagship modifications of smartphones.
Camera
The main feature that distinguishes the model from many other smartphones is the ability to take pictures. The 20.7 megapixel camera with a tenfold zoom of photographed objects is the main highlight of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. The view of the lens is quite extensive, and its focal length is in the range from 4.4 to 44 millimeters. Sensorbacklight, xenon flash and optical stabilization system of the device was inherited from the previous modification. The main complaints about the camera are related to the matrix, which the manufacturer uses here is far from the most advanced. As for the software component, in order to ensure the convenience of shooting, the developers have provided a number of modes, due to which you can solve a variety of tasks.
Photos
Speaking about taking pictures with this device, first of all, you should focus on the fact that regardless of the focal length used, the lens will extend quite noisily and for a long time. In this regard, the sudden and rapid removal of any object is out of the question. This is a significant drawback for this kind of device. Noises are suppressed by the camera quite aggressively, so a good picture in poor lighting is unlikely to turn out. Sharpness can also be called mediocre, especially in the corners. All this suggests that for a good photographer, this model will be far from an ideal solution.
Work offline
The model comes with a replaceable battery with a capacity of 2430 mAh. This size is enough for a whole day of autonomous operation of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom just as a smartphone. However, if you plan to use the camera a lot, it is recommended to take a spare battery with you.
Conclusions
Model "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom", the price of which in domestic points of salesince its inception, it has decreased slightly and now starts at 21 thousand rubles, has become a vivid example of what happens if you add a zoom lens to a smartphone with a good camera. The developers have done everything possible to make the novelty look more like a phone than a compact camera. And they succeeded. Be that as it may, if a person takes pictures with his smartphone less than a few times a week, there is no point in carrying a device weighing two hundred grams.
