Nikon launches company's first Android camera Coolpix S800c

This smart camera features a 10x optical zoom lens, 16 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 3.5-inch OLED WVGA touchscreen, and Android 2.3. It also comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and supports downloading Android apps via Google Play Store. Nikon also bundles 'My Picture Town' app for uploading images directly to its cloud storage.

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The S800c comes with 18 filter effects, including the new Toy Camera effect, Pop and Super Vivid color filters, as well as Cross Process and Peripheral Darkening filters.

"With the new Coolpix S800c, Nikon designed a camera for users looking to capture stunning images and videos with a compact digital camera but also want to share their content with their friends and family in a familiar way," said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience, Nikon Inc.

This is not the first camera with Android on-board, Polaroid also showcased a smart camera with Android at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year. Dubbed as Polaroid SC1630, it featured 3X optical zoom, 18 scene modes and 3.2" widescreen display.

Nikon Coolpix S800c key specifications

• 16MP 1/2.3"-type BSI CMOS sensor
• 25-250mm equivalent F3.2-5.8 lens
• 3.5" WVGA OLED touchscreen
• Android v2.3 operating system
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS
• 2GB of internal memory (690MB of this for Apps)
• Up to 8fps continuous shooting
• 1080p30 video