Design and Handling
If you’re expecting a complete redesign from the original Galaxy Camera, it’s best to manage your expectations. The Galaxy Camera 2 looks a lot like its predecessor and even features the same 21x optical zoom, 16MP sensor and 4.8-inch touchscreen display.
It has however, gotten slightly larger, with its processor and software version getting bumped up. The SIM card slot has also been dropped, making the Galaxy Camera 2 a Wi-Fi-only device. This would probably have the largest affect on those who use apps that require a data connection or would like to upload their photos immediately to their preferred social platform.
For those who have never handled the original Galaxy Camera, the Galaxy Camera 2 is fairly similar in that it doesn’t have as many physical buttons and dials as your standard point-and-shoot compact camera. On the top plate of the camera you have the power button, the flash button which pops out the integrated flash, a zoom lever and shutter release button. The back of the camera resembles more of a smartphone than a camera, with a large 4.8-inch touchscreen display that’s devoid of any physical buttons.