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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200) 04Points
4.8"
SLCD

720x1280

16
MP
2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)

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Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200) vs Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8GB (2.78GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
283 grams (9.91 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)87%
Lighter
19.3 millimeters (0.76 inches)vs+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)2 times
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
306 PPIvs+386 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"vs+5.7"19%
Larger screen
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.3 Jelly Beanvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+3050 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 16MP
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
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ModelGalaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200, EK-GC200Samsung Galaxy A8 A800S (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date2/1/20147/24/2015
Depth19.3 millimeters (0.76 inches)5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 132.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.22 in)76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight283 grams (9.91 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.8" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4ARM Mali-T628 MP6 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (2.78GB available)
eMMC
32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 21x optical zoom
• Lens 35mm equivalent
• ISO 100-3200
• Dropbox 50GB
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• T-DMB TV (Korea)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.191W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.256W/kg (head), 0.576W/kg (body)
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