Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

1151 reviews

Nov, 2024

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camera (289)
usability (168)
size (165)
performance (112)
screen (43)

Negative
portability (136)
battery (31)
reception (4)
image quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1151 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the screen and performance are on the whole positive. The size and usability also get good feedback, but the image quality and reception get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and performance. The usability and camera are also appreciated, but there are some critical opinions about the reception and reliability.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the price and size. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the portability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

Is the S4 Zoom the final blow against the traditional compact camera?

An excellent camera with 10x zoom, Useful camera scene modes, Comes with Android 4.2.2

Low res screen, Bulky design, Slight lag in performance

Feb, 2014

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom packs a 16MP camera and 10x optical zoom

Spectacular 10x zoom ; Big screen - great for images ; Excellent 16MP camera sensor

Bulky profile ; Average battery life ; Unexceptional processor

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : James Rogerson (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review

Is it a phone? Is it a camera? Do you care?

Great smartphone camera ; Good battery life ; Decent web browsing ; Great media players

Expensive for mid-range ; Only 8GB built in storage ; Occasionally sluggish ; Average screen

We really want to like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. If the camera or phone part was better or the price tag was lower then it would make sense, but it's a poor compact and a mid-range phone with a high end price tag.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is a phone… Or is it a camera? It's somewhere between both - a Galaxy S4 mini-alike with a 10x optical zoom compact camera strapped to its rear. Conceptually that's brilliant for snapping shots a step above many a standard...

Responsive camera, physical controls make for ease of camera use, microSD card slot for expansion, Android OS is snappy, perfect for sharing shots on the go, optical image stabilisation works well, better screen resolution than a compact camera

Physical camera controls make it horrible to hold as a phone, shiny plastic exterior build, autofocus at 10x can be hit and miss, has lost sight that it should be a phone first and foremost, limited screen resolution

As a phone the S4 Zoom has us equally as charmed as the S4 Mini - it's snappy, great to use, has plenty enough power and is a decent size. As a camera the S4 Zoom performs like a reasonable 16MP, 10x optical zoom compact camera too. Married together...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review - Pocket-lint

Shortly after Samsung released the Android-powered Galaxy Camera, it revealed that it had more plans for snappers featuring Google's operating system.

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Video: Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review - Android phone, superzoom camera - a truly niche device

As you might expect with Samsung there are a lot of software extras for the camera. This includes 25 different scene modes. And with manual mode you're able to tune individual settings such as shutter speed and aperture.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review

Smartphone cameras are now so good you may never again need to purchase a standalone compact point and shoot camera. The Galaxy S4 Zoom takes that argument even further: a 16Mp camera with a 10x optical zoom grafted on to the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini,...

It's almost impossible to score the Galaxy S4 Zoom. It is such a niche product. £400 buys you either not much phone or a lot of camera. Actually, it buys you both. But whether that makes it a good deal depends on your needs: do you want a superzoom...

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (recombu.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Review: In Depth

Don't let the name fool you – the Galaxy S4 Zoom isn't a match for the Samsung's flagship handset, but it does bring something unique...

Good value convergence device

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Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Tech Digest (techdigest.tv)

Review: Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom mobile phone/camera

You know what they say about Jack of all Trades. Well never has this been more true of a device than than the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. You have to applaud the manufacturer for continuing to innovate. If nothing else it gives journalists something to get...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

My first task here is to find a category to place this in. It could be computers, PDAs, Phones or the one I choose Cameras. The reason is it has a proper lens and 10x optical zoom but it is also an Android device doing all that does as well.

It is 12.5x6.5x2.5cm and weights 210grams. The width is when the unit is off or not being used in camera mode, with the full 10x zoom in use this figure increases by 4cm. You can use it to capture selfies in 1.9MP, 1.3MP, 1MP or VGA. Using the standard...

Apr, 2014

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