Samsung’s Galaxy K zoom to hit shelves today

Handset maker Samsung Electronics has launched Samsung Galaxy K zoom, which is priced at Rs 29,999 and will be available in India from today.

The phone sports a 10X optical zoom camera that offers advanced digital camera technology. It is designed to offer the control and functionality of a professional camera. The Galaxy K zoom is equipped with new retracting lens technology which provides 10x optical zoom.

Other features include 20.7 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor for ultra-clear, ultra-detailed images.

It provides Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce blur caused by movement. The company claims that the device’s Xenon Flash provides a brighter light than LEDs to improve the quality of the image with natural brilliance.

Other features include AF/AE Separation (Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure Separation) for the balance of light and clarity, next-generation Pro Suggest mode which offers 5 optimized filter settings, Selfie Alarm, and object tracing for a clear, focused shot of a moving subject.

Each feature comes with a simple user interface, allowing users to easily capture photos and videos with ground-breaking quality, in any situation, a statement said.

Asim Warsi, VP, marketing, mobile and IT, Samsung India, “With the launch of Galaxy K zoom, Samsung brings consumers a unique combination of a stylish smartphone with advanced photography capabilities. Equipped with excellent image processing apps, new Galaxy K zoom enables users to swiftly capture and share their memorable moments with ease.”

Galaxy K zoom smartphone has a 12.2cm (4.8”) HD super Amoled touch screen display and is equipped with Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS .The hexacore processor of Galaxy K zoom delivers enhanced and unmatched smartphone experience in its category with 2GB of RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 64GB.

Besides, Galaxy K zoom offers Ultra Power Saving Mode for minimizing the battery consumption, S Health Lite for personalized fitness and lifestyle coaching, and a studio app to allow users to edit their pictures and videos.

It is available in three colors--charcoal black, electric blue and shimmery white.