Samsung adds Galaxy S4 Zoom with NFC

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

A new variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 looks more like a point-and-shoot camera than a smartphone and offers enhanced photographic capabilities along with NFC.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom front view

"The Galaxy S4 Zoom is the realization of Samsung's mission to create a single device that can fulfil the role of both an industry leading smartphone and a high-end compact camera," the company says. "Combining 10x optical zoom, 16MP CMOS Sensor, OIS [optical image stabilisation] and xenon flash with the very latest Samsung Galaxy S4 technology, the Galaxy S4 Zoom sets new standards for perfect mobile photography."

The 15.4mm-thick device features a 4.3-inch 960 by 540 super Amoled screen and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

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