- 1/3.2 inch 15.5mm2
- 8.0 megapixels
- 30.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | Galaxy S II | J2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Other | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $499.99 | $549.95 |
Street Price: | $199.99 | $549.99 |
Date Available: | 2011-09-01 | 2012-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
Weight: |
4.7 oz
(132 g)
includes batteries |
13.9 oz
(395 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
2.8 x
5.1 x
0.4 in. (70 x 130 x 10 mm) |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.0 | 10.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/3.2 inch | 1 inch |
Sensor size: | 15.5268mm2 (4.54mm x 3.42mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.39 microns | 3.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 363 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 1968 (6.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1232 (2.5 MP, Other), 800 x 480 (0.4 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 60.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30) 720x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 176x144 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG4, H.264, H.263 | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Composite Video Out: | No | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon 1 |
Lens: | Fixed focal length and aperture | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30mm | 27 - 81mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4mm | 10 - 30mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.65 (fixed) | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Auto, Macro, Face Detection | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 4.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,152,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (40-800?), 100, 200, 400, 800 | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 1/15 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 1.0EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Smile shot, Beauty, Panorama, Action shot, Cartoon; Scene mode: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawan, Fall colour, Firework, Text, Candlelight, Backlight | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. |
Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | LED; On, Off, Auto | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | None provided | Lens dependent. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | |
Movie File Format: | MPEG4, H.264, H.263 | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 | |
Connections (extended): | MicroUSB, 3.5mm Ear Jack | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Usable Battery Types: | 1800mAh Lithium-ion Rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | Proprietary 1800mAh Lithium-ion Rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 3G/4G, Android 2.3, 1.2 GHz Dual core Exynos processor, 4.52" Super AMOLED Touchscreen, 8-megapixel main camera with LED flash, tap to focus, face detection, Geo-tagging, up to 1080p movies, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB. Available in black. Other variants are available in black or white with 4.3" screen. | High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange. |