For the average user, the difference between a connected camera and a standalone camera is that one will actually get used on a regular basis while the other collects dust until the next wedding you are invited to. While standalone cameras are almost always more powerful when it comes to taking pictures, a smartphone or a connected camera offers you the combination of apps and instant upload capabilities.
Nikon is hoping that their latest Android camera, the S810c, will offer the right balance of connectivity and media access to replace your smartphone for camera duties.
As the successor to the S800c that was launched in 2012, the S810c is Nikon’s attempt to show that they have learned from the mistakes of the past. The previous iteration of this camera was often sluggish when it came to using apps and had some responsiveness issues, such that when directly compared to the Galaxy Camera it was clear this was not going to be an enjoyable experience.
The S810c is an Android 4.2.2 device with access to the Google Play Store and a 3.5mm jack so it can be used for media as well as photography. While the 3.7-inch screen is undoubtedly smaller than whatever phone you have, and it’s only a WiFi device so it doesn’t have access to networks when you are out of the house, it’s certainly possible that this camera could double as an MP3 or video player for some.
For a $350 camera that theoretically does everything your phone can do minus calls, it’ll be interesting to see how much Nikon has grown up over the last two years. While they still haven’t figured out how to keep up with the most modern versions of Android, there’s a good chance that this will be a much better offering than its predecessor.
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