Smartphone Samsung Galaxy K Zoom - review and feedback from specialists

In recent years, many companies are trying to create a kind of family of devices that are hybrids of cameras and cameras. As the market review and expert reviews show, this type of gadgets are quite popular. Their common feature is the use of a standard smartphone matrix, which is complemented by an optical zoom lens with an approximation function. One of the latest models in this segment was "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom". The review is presented in more detail below.

The main differences from the previous version

The predecessor of the device was a modification of the "Galaxy S4 Zoom". Unlike it, the designers did their best to make the novelty as similar as possible to the smartphone. Although the diameter of the lens remained the same large, but now it does not so much protrude beyond the body. This innovation significantly simplified the work with it as a phone. On the other hand, the developers had to sacrifice the swivel wheel of the approach for this purpose. The zoom of the model is controlled by buttons for adjusting the sound or through the display. The lack of a right-side support for the device, in contrast to the previous version, was another feature of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. Expert testimonials indicate that now it is not so convenient to take a photo in connection with this. Whatever it was, all these nuances allowed to significantly reduce the thickness of the device. At the same time, the dimensions in connection with the use of a larger display increased, while the weight remained the same - almost 200 grams.

Appearance

The choice of the user presents several options for color solutions of the device. Along with this, as practice shows, among the domestic users the most popular is the option with a black design - "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Black". At the bottom of the novelty there is no compartment for the SIM card, additional memory and a battery. It uses a curved plastic back cover with a large hole for the lens. It is covered with perforated points, which is not to everyone's liking. For such people a special protective cover is provided, the texture of which is made under the skin. In the lower right of the "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom" is a two-way button, designed to quickly launch the camera. Its appearance resembles other hardware keys and has an oblong, narrow shape. The only thing that remains unclear is the fact that you can not take a picture in the locked state of the device. The connector under the microUSB memory card is on the left side. As for ergonomics, it can not be called a merit of the model, first of all, because of its weight and dimensions. Whatever it was, all the external changes, except for lack of grip for the right hand, went to the device only to the benefit.

Functionality

The device works on Android 4.4.2. At the same time, its interface is the same as that of the "Galaxy S5" model. Similar are these two smartphones and from a functional point of view. Novelty even has a similar energy-saving mode, when activated, it turns into monochrome colors. The device responds fairly quickly to the commands of the owner. The smartphone supports and many modern games. At the same time, it does not slow down, but slightly heats up.

Performance

One of the very first South Korean smartphones equipped with a six-core processor, it was "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom". Feedback from experts and the first owners of the model are additional proof that it is quite fast and productive. Along with this, one can not fail to note the nuance that all six cores can not function simultaneously. Two of them operate at a frequency of 1.7 GHz and are used to solve the most difficult 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.

The device is equipped with 2 gigabytes of RAM. In many respects due to them, the smartphone can easily cope with almost any load. As for the fixed memory, here the developers are greedy, installing in the "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom" drive, the volume of which is 8 GB. Moreover, about a quarter of this space is not available to the user, since this part is used by the system. For a smartphone with camera functions, this is very small, so it is recommended that you immediately buy an additional memory card.

Display

The smartphone «Samsung Galaxy K Zoom» has a 4.8-inch display, the resolution of which is 720x1280 pixels. In this indicator, the device significantly exceeds its predecessor. One can not but note the fact that up to 306 pixels per inch the density of the image also increased. Thanks to all this, the image looks rather qualitative, 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 terms of its characteristics is able to make a worthy competition even for flagship modifications of smartphones.

Camera

The main feature, which the model differs from many other smartphones, is the possibility of photography. A 20.7 megapixel camera with a tenfold zoom in of the photographed objects is the main highlight of Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. The lens overview is quite extensive, and its focal length is in the range of 4.4 to 44 millimeters. The backlight sensor, the xenon flash and the optical stabilization system of the device were inherited from the previous modification. The main claims to 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 envisaged a number of modes, due to which it is possible to solve a variety of tasks.

Photo

Speaking about creating images with this device, first of all, it is necessary to emphasize that regardless of the used focal length, the lens will be nominated quite noisily and long. In this regard, the sudden and rapid removal of an object is out of the question. This is a significant drawback for this kind of device. Noises are choked by the camera quite aggressively, so a good picture under poor lighting will hardly come out. We can call the middle one also sharpness, especially in the corners. All this pushes to the idea that for a good photographer this model will not be an ideal solution.

Autonomous work

The model is equipped with a rechargeable battery of a replaceable type, the capacity of which is 2430 mAh. This size is enough for the whole day of the autonomous functioning of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom only as a smartphone. If you plan to use the camera a lot, it is recommended to take a spare battery with you.

conclusions

The model "Samsung Galaxy K Zoom", the price of which at domestic points of sale since its appearance has slightly decreased and now starts from the mark of 21 thousand rubles, was a vivid example of what will happen if you add a zoom lens to a smartphone with a good camera. The developers have done everything possible to make the novelty more like a phone than a compact camera. And they succeeded. Anyway, if a person makes photos with his smartphone few times a week, carrying an apparatus weighing two hundred grams does not make any sense.