The total penetration of wireless information transmission no longer surprises anyone. Photographic equipment with a built-in Wi-Fi module is becoming increasingly common. We present to your attention a review of cameras with Wi-Fi in 2017, which will help you understand their large assortment and choose the right high-quality photo gadget.

One of the most famous and widespread mirrorless cameras in the world is the . Minimalist modern design, convenient and simple control using a highly sensitive intuitive touch screen.

Innovative 20 megapixel sensor from Sony IMX269 with accurate color reproduction and soft tone curve (Micro Four Thirds system). Photo shooting speed is 5 frames/s, video recording is in 4K 30 fps format. The MFT mount makes the compact camera compatible with 50+ lenses.

By downloading the dedicated Master Guide mobile app to your smartphone and syncing it with the Yi M1, you will have instant access to your photos and videos. Don’t even worry about how to transfer photos from your camera via Wi-Fi. BLE technology will do everything for you. The enabled wireless module on your mobile device will allow you to quickly download multimedia files in world wide web from the camera.

The battery capacity will allow you to “create” approximately 450 photo images. The average cost of Yi M1 from Xiaomi is $480 .

A new product from a Japanese company will go on sale in mid-June 2017 Sony– mirrorless full frame interchangeable optics camera Alpha ILCE-9.

The Sony camera with wi-fi is equipped with a variety of amazing features - silent electronic shutter, continuous shooting speed up to 20 frames per second, wide autofocus area of ​​693 points (4D Focus technology with 93% frame coverage), 5-axis stabilization system, Oled viewfinder Quad-VGA, video recording in 4K and Full HD format.

Multi-layer 35mm Full Frame CMOS sensor with internal memory and 24.2 MP, 42-bit color depth. Selectable compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW format. Professional high-quality shooting with constant playback of photo images in the viewfinder - in a series of up to 362 JPEG photos or 241 RAW frames, with a shutter speed of 1/32000 s.

The new product has an improved, powerful battery that allows you to take about 480 pictures per charge. α9 is equipped with 2 memory card slots, HDMI, microphone input, headphone output. Transfer of multimedia files is carried out using a wireless connection Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC.

Creative line of 2View brand Samsung added model DV180F, which allows you to take selfies using the second front screen.

16.2 megapixel CCD matrix, high-aperture wide-angle photo lens, precise autofocus, 5x optical Zoom, shutter speed 16-1/2000 seconds, videos in a resolution of 1280*720 30 frames/sec, remote control mode - the main features of the device.

Compact digital camera in an elegant modern style, made of durable, moisture-resistant plastic. The interface includes a USB 2.0 port, a jack for video, audio headphones, and a slot for a memory card. Battery capacity – 700 mAh.

Using Wi-Fi wireless technology, it is possible to send captured photographs to an email, quickly upload them to social networks on the Internet, or transfer multimedia material directly to a personal computer.

You can buy a camera with wi-fi Samsung DV180F for about $210 .

The range of compact photo gadgets has been expanded with a new product from the brand Panasonic – Lumix DC-TZ90, which will go on sale in late May-early June 2017.

An improved Venus Engine processor, state-of-the-art autofocus (0.1 seconds), 30x optical Zoom, a wi-fi module, an electronic viewfinder, a 3-inch touch screen and the ability to record video in 4K are the main features of the photographic device.

CMOS matrix, 20.3 million effective pixels allow you to create high-quality images in formats – RAW, 2 JPEG. The minimum shutter speed is 1/16000. Continuous shooting – 10 frames per second. Record video files – AVCHD, MP4. The camera is equipped with a rotating touch screen, which can be rotated 1800 to easily take a self-portrait.

It won't take much time to transfer multimedia files from the camera via Wi-Fi. Also wireless connection makes it possible to connect to other mobile devices.

The interface includes a memory card slot, USB 2.0, HDMI output, and a stereo microphone input.

The estimated cost of the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ90 is $450 .

Model EOS 800D – reflex camera with wi-fi from Canon. The company presented a new product with an impressive set of functions: APS-C format CMOS sensor, 24.2 megapixel resolution and 42-bit color depth, 45 cross-shaped Dual Pixel autofocus points, Digic 7 photo processor, 6 frames/s burst photography, shutter speed interval - from 30 to 1/4000 s.

Video recording – Full HD (60 fps). Optical viewfinder with 95% field coverage. Rotatable 3-inch touch display with 1.04 million dots resolution. The maximum photo cycle of images is 27 RAW.

Wireless transmission of multimedia content is carried out using Wi-Fi adapters, NFC, Bluetooth. Support for interchangeable lenses - Canon EF/EF-S mount. The equipment also includes USB ports, audio and microphone inputs, HDMI, and a socket for a remote control (BR-E1).

The powerful battery will give you about 600 photos on one full charge. The price range for the Canon EOS 800D varies from $749 .

D7500– a landmark model in the semi-professional line Nikon, the release of which is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the company.

Traditional design, 20.9 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Expeed 5 processor, improved autofocus system, 100% field of view coverage, 3.2-inch rotating touchscreen display, high ISO, professional shutter, 1/8000 second shutter speed - will seduce lovers of this brand.

Lightweight durable mirror Nikon camera shoots 4K video via wi-fi, produces continuous shooting with a color depth of 14 bits, 8 fps - up to 50 RAW photo and 100 JPEG photos. Special application SnapBridge makes it easy to share photos and videos with smart devices using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The camera's equipment includes USB 2.0, HDMI connector, microphone input, audio headphone output, one SD slot, Nikon F mount is supported. The capacitive battery will allow you to take up to 950 photographs.

Small disadvantages include low screen resolution, one slot for a memory card, and most importantly, a rather high cost for an amateur photo gadget.

To purchase the new D7500 Body from Nikon you will have to fork out $1670 .

Compact camera Pen E-PL8, presented in three color ranges(brown, black, white) – addition to the stylish line Olympus. This exclusive device will be of particular interest to women who follow fashion news and trends.

Mirrorless rangefinder camera with Wi-Fi support interchangeable optics(Micro 4/3), HDR shooting, has a decent burst shooting speed (8 frames per second) - 20 RAW and 44 JPEG photos, built-in stabilizer, touchscreen, rotating 180 degrees, selfie touchscreen, Full HD recording - 30 frames/ With.

16.1 megapixel Four Thirds CMOS sensor, 36-bit color depth, fast autofocus, low noise effect, electronic zoom. The built-in WLAN module simplifies wireless multimedia information transfer.

New-fashioned retro design with smooth lines, high-quality metallized, durable, but at the same time, lightweight body. The interface includes a microSD connector, microphone and headphone inputs, HDMI, wi-fi. Duration battery life on one battery – 550 photo frames and 185 minutes of video recording.

Weaknesses of the model - insufficient number of additional functions, unclear detail at ISO 3200. The price range for the Olympus Pen E-PL8 Body varies from $571 .

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How Wi-Fi works in cameras and why it is needed

There is no need to talk once again about the global penetration of wireless data networks. The arrival of Wi-Fi in the field of photographic equipment was only a matter of time, and today we can confidently declare the widespread nature of this phenomenon. But what does this give to the average user and how does it work? We have collected full list cameras with Wi-Fi and outlined in detail all wireless capabilities.

Formally, the first cameras with a built-in Wi-Fi module are the Nikon Coolpix P1 and P2 models with sensor resolutions of 8 MP and 5 MP, respectively. They came out - scary to say - in the fall of 2005, but the technology was still ahead of its time - Wi-Fi networks were not yet so developed, wireless data transmission was just beginning to come into use, and we practically did not use social networks. In general, then this topic died out, and the cameras did not gain popularity.

However, to be more precise, the first experiments with Wi-Fi in relation to photographic equipment began even earlier and also belong to Nikon. Even before the release of the Coolpix P1 and P2 compacts, the company developed external transmitters WT-1 and WT-2A for Nikon DSLRs D2H and D2X. Adapters made it possible to transmit images over the air and even implement simple remote control. And at the beginning of 2005, Kodak tried to introduce Wi-Fi technology in its compact creation EasyShare One. To wirelessly transfer pictures, a special Kodak Wi-Fi card was required - the ancestor of modern Eye-Fi drives.

Behind Last year Quite a few cameras with Wi-Fi support have been released. And their number is constantly growing, although potential buyers still do not have a clear understanding of how it works and what opportunities it opens up. The most obvious is uploading pictures to social networks or transferring them to a computer on the fly. However, this is not all (and not even the main thing) that modern cameras with wireless modules can do.

Wi-Fi in the camera. How is this implemented?

The vast majority of compact cameras are equipped with a built-in module. In this case, the user only needs to configure the connection, install the appropriate software and use it. Often, a model with Wi-Fi is more expensive than an analog without such functions, although this difference in price is small, and in the future it will become even smaller.

Most DSLR cameras do not have a built-in Wi-Fi module. Instead, external transmitters are used and must be purchased separately. The external module takes up space in the camera's accessory connector, which is not always convenient. The transmitter can also be designed as an additional handle, as is the case with the WFT-E5A for the Canon EOS 7D. Well, the trend towards integrating Wi-Fi into DSLRs and mirrorless cameras has just begun. Panasonic Lumix GH3, GF6, Canon EOS 6D, Samsung NX1000 are the most obvious examples.

Third and most simple option Ensuring wireless connectivity is support for Eye-Fi cards. IN in this case, however, the camera cannot act as a wireless access point.

Operating principle and functionality

Basic Wi-Fi capabilities in cameras are completely trivial. This is, for example, copying photos to mobile devices, hot backup, sending content to social networks or cloud storage, taking photos and videos. Other functions are less obvious and are not available from all manufacturers - viewing pictures on TVs with DLNA support, geotagging using a smartphone or tablet, establishing a connection using an NFC module or QR codes, downloading additional applications to the camera or updating the firmware.

To use most wireless functions, you need to download and install special software for smartphones, tablets and regular PCs. Applications are provided free of charge and often have version requirements operating system and the mobile device itself for full compatibility. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

One of the basic functions available on almost any camera with Wi-Fi. By installing the appropriate application, you will have access to the pictures on the camera's memory card. The app lets you choose which photos to download, and also allows you to change the file format or resolution before downloading to save space.

Transfer data to PC

Ability to transfer footage to a PC via wireless router appeared in cameras one of the first. In this case, special software must be installed on the computer, but in most cases it is not required.

Working as a server

Sometimes you need to quickly send pictures to a group of people who are not at all interested in installing any applications on their smartphones or tablets. In this case, the server function with the function of quick access and copying of pictures will be useful.

Remote viewfinder and remote control

An interesting function that you can find a number of useful applications. Remote control is suitable, for example, for filming in wildlife or for self-portraits. In this case, the image captured by the camera lens is transmitted to the smartphone screen. This happens with a slight delay, which should be kept in mind when shooting dynamic scenes remotely. Different manufacturers offer a different set of available settings that can be changed remotely. Selecting a focus point, zooming, adjusting exposure, and starting video recording are the main features. The footage can be immediately copied to a mobile device for further work.

Sending by e-mail

Also one of the basic functions of a Wi-Fi transmitter. There are two ways to send here: e-mail- directly or via tablet/smartphone. In the first case, the camera connects to the Internet and your by mailbox and sends pictures to the specified address. In the second case, the photos are first copied to the mobile device and sent using its own Internet connection.

One-touch transfer

If there is an NFC module in the camera and mobile device, you can not only quickly establish a Wi-Fi connection between them, but also reset selected data from the camera with one touch. Working with NFC is supported in Android OS version 2.3.3 and higher.

Special effects

Mobile applications from some manufacturers allow you to apply various artistic effects to pictures transferred from the camera via Wi-Fi. Often this option is available in the camera itself, but if you use it for remote shooting, it will be more convenient to apply effects from a smartphone or tablet.

Reservation

Most mobile applications allow you to back up all your footage in real time. Backup can also be performed on a PC. It differs from the usual transfer of pictures via Wi-Fi by the automation of the entire process. The camera will transfer every captured frame to a smartphone or tablet without external intervention. Or a laptop.

Upload to social networks

As in the case of e-mail, sending files to social networks can occur directly or through mobile device. The list of social networks is quite large - YouTube, Picassa, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and so on. The final list depends on the specific application, manufacturer, and even camera model. Before uploading, you can change the resolution of the pictures, as well as add your own comments. It is noteworthy that companies that supply their products to Russian-speaking countries also offer support for the VKontakte and Odnoklassniki networks. However, this is still rather an exception to the rule.

Upload to cloud storage

Cloud storage is rapidly gaining popularity. Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive are popular services for synchronizing and storing data. A number of camera manufacturers allow you to upload pictures to such storages, again with the help of special mobile applications.

Geotagging

Apps that transfer pictures over Wi-Fi also allow you to add geotags. Geodata is supplied by the GPS module of your tablet or smartphone. Pictures with such tags can later be uploaded to social networks and displayed on a world map.

Firmware update

When connected to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access, some cameras can automatically check for the latest firmware and automatically download and install it. A very convenient, although rarely used, function.

Remote viewing without copying

This function allows you to view the contents of a memory card remotely without downloading pictures and videos. Often, watching videos remotely is not possible.

Wireless printing

A number of modern printers are Wi-Fi compatible, which means it is possible to transfer images from the camera to the printer for printing directly, wirelessly.

Output to TV

Modern TVs that support DLNA standards can display pictures and videos directly from the camera. Without wires, of course.

Different manufacturers pay different attention to the implementation of wireless functionality. Panasonic, for example, leads the way in terms of the variety of wireless features in its products. Samsung comes in second place, but has been more active and has been promoting Wi-Fi to the masses for a long time. The company has even created something like an ecosystem called Smart Camera 2.0 - a family smart cameras, capable of communicating with other devices. Other manufacturers, such as Fujifilm, Olympus, are so far making only timid steps in this area.

Today, there are three ways to set up a wireless network and establish a connection. In the first case, the camera works as a Wi-Fi access point, and remote connections are made manually and using known network data (SSID, password, and so on).

The second method was proposed by Panasonic. The essence of the idea is the use of an NFC chip that transmits network settings to a smartphone or tablet when they are in close proximity to the camera. In this case, the connection is configured automatically. To date, only 5 models of the Panasonic Lumix family and one model of the Samsung NX series are equipped with NFC. It is also worth noting that NFC technology has not yet reached Apple products, so pairing an iPhone or iPad with a camera will not work in this way.

The third, most elegant method belongs to the engineers from Olympus. Instead of an NFC module, a camera display is used, on which a QR code with settings is displayed Wi-Fi connections. A smartphone with a pre-installed proprietary application reads this code with its own camera and makes the connection. So far only the Olympus PEN E-P5 model can boast of such an extraordinary method.

We decided to present all the main Wi-Fi functions in the form of a table and use it when describing the cameras further. The presence or absence of a particular function will be indicated by the signs “+” or “-”. The table will also indicate the name of the mobile application required for work and important comments. It is worth noting here that manufacturers have unfairly ignored Windows system Phone - not a single application has been released for it yet! However, the situation will change in the near future.

Android cameras

Another category of cameras stands apart - compacts based on Android. While we were preparing this material, Samsung managed to deliver two more devices, including one mirrorless camera- Galaxy NX. We will talk about it in a separate review.

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera with only Wi-Fi on board came out later than its more advanced sisters with 3G and 4G modules. However, in our case this does not change the essence - otherwise the functionality of the cameras is identical. The main feature of the camera is Android OS version 4.1 and a powerful “smartphone” filling in the form of a quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. A large 4.8-inch touchscreen is used for control. Photographic hardware looks more modest. The 16.3-megapixel sensor is made using BSI CMOS technology and has a standard 1/2.3" format for compacts, which in any case is larger than modern smartphones can afford.

Video recording is possible in Full HD resolution with stereo sound and compression with MPEG-4 or H.264 codecs. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy Camera is a mobile device that supports full Internet access via Wi-Fi, so the table listing wireless capabilities is meaningless. The device weighs 300 g with dimensions 129x71x19 mm.

Nikon Coolpix S800c

Like the Samsung Galaxy Camera, the Nikon Coolpix S800c is a hybrid smartphone and camera. But in this case, the hardware is noticeably weaker - Cortex A9 processor and 512 MB random access memory given control of the middle-aged Android OS 2.3. However, this is quite enough for undemanding applications available on Google Play. If desired, the camera can work as a GPS navigator thanks to the presence of an appropriate receiver. Another non-trivial application of the device can be the function of a car DVR. To do this, just download the application and buy a suitable car mount. Nikon Coolpix S800c received a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor of 1/2.3" format and a lens with a tenfold zoom 25-250 mm F3.2-5.8. All controls are implemented using a touch interface, as well as three buttons familiar to smartphones: Menu, Home and Back.

The display has a diagonal of 3.5", a resolution of 819,000 dots and is based on an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) matrix. The camera is also equipped with a built-in flash, a built-in memory of 1.7 GB, and even supports USB interface 3.0.

Compact cameras

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 is an advanced rugged compact that can withstand underwater immersion to a depth of 12 meters, a drop from a two-meter height, and is also capable of operating in ten-degree frost. The camera is equipped with an altimeter and depth gauge, as well as a GPS sensor and built-in Wi-Fi and NFC modules for quick setup wireless connection with smartphones and tablets. Of course, mobile devices must also support NFC technology.

Among its rugged competitors, this model also features manual exposure settings, as well as Full HD video recording at 60 frames per second and time lapse recording. A CMOS matrix with a resolution of 16 megapixels, as well as a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 zoom lens, are responsible for shooting. The image is displayed on a three-inch screen with a resolution of 460,000 pixels. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 is perfect for a beach vacation, especially if you have a Wi-Fi network at hand. The available functions of the Wi-Fi module are very diverse and are shown in the table.

Wi-Fi is steadily penetrating into the most budget models of compact cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 is a pocket travel zoom equipped with an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor and an optical zoom of 24-480 mm F3.3-6.4. The model also has a built-in flash, a GPS module and a display with a resolution of 920,000 dots. But the main feature, of course, is the presence of a Wi-Fi module in tandem with an NFC chip. The camera can record Full HD video with stereo sound, shoot in 3D, and also allows you to manually control exposure settings.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 offers an advanced set of controls, including a touch screen and a mechanical mode selector. Its dimensions are 105x59x28 mm and weighs 198 g.

The most budget option with Wi-Fi support is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 compact. There is a CCD matrix with a resolution of 14.1 megapixels, a 25-250 mm lens and a screen with a low resolution of 230,000 dots. The camera allows you to shoot only in automatic mode, and the type of sensor limits the video resolution to 1280x720.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 does not have a built-in NFC sensor, limiting itself to only one Wi-Fi module. However, the device, like its more expensive counterparts, is capable of connecting to mobile devices to transfer pictures, upload to social networks, remote control and much more.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

The advanced compact camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 allows you to shoot in manual and automatic modes and save pictures in RAW format. The basis of the camera is a 1/1.7" sensor with a resolution of 12 megapixels, inherited from the Lumix LX7, as well as a fast 28-200 mm F2.0-5.9 lens made by Leica. Advanced amateurs have access to manual focusing, an ISO range from 80 to 12800 units , shooting 3D images, as well as a built-in flash and even an electronic viewfinder with a modest resolution of 200,000 dots.

The device display has a resolution of 920,000 pixels and a diagonal of 3 inches. All this fits into a relatively small case of 103x62x28 mm, weighing only 192 g. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter and an NFC module for quickly setting up a connection with mobile gadgets. Support for NFC technology also allows you to copy footage from the camera with one touch. Using the Panasonic Image App mobile application, the shooting process can be controlled remotely.

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Camera Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Black

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Camera Canon EOS 2000D Kit Black 18-55 III 24.7 MP, 22.3 x 14.9 mm / 6000 x 4000 maximum / 3.0 screen / 0.475 g 2728C002

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Canon EOS 1300D Kit 18-55mm (ENG)

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The third and simplest option for wireless communication is support for Eye-Fi cards. In this case, however, the camera cannot act as a wireless access point.

Operating principle and functionality

Basic Wi-Fi capabilities in cameras are completely trivial. These include, for example, copying photos to mobile devices, hot backup, sending content to social networks or cloud storage, a remote viewfinder, and remote control of photo and video shooting. Other functions are less obvious and are not available from all manufacturers - viewing pictures on TVs with DLNA support, geotagging using a smartphone or tablet, establishing a connection using an NFC module or QR codes, downloading additional applications to the camera or updating the firmware.

To use most wireless functions, you need to download and install special software for smartphones, tablets and regular PCs. Applications are provided free of charge and often have requirements for the operating system version and the mobile device itself for full compatibility. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Transferring data to a mobile device

One of the basic functions available on almost any camera with Wi-Fi. By installing the appropriate application, you will have access to the pictures on the camera's memory card. The app lets you choose which photos to download, and also allows you to change the file format or resolution before downloading to save space.

Transfer data to PC

The ability to transfer footage to a PC via a wireless router was one of the first to appear in cameras. In this case, special software must be installed on the computer, but in most cases it is not required.

Working as a server

Sometimes you need to quickly send pictures to a group of people who are not at all interested in installing any applications on their smartphones or tablets. In this case, the server function with the function of quick access and copying of pictures will be useful.

Remote viewfinder and remote control

An interesting feature that can be used in a number of useful ways. Remote control is suitable, for example, for filming in the wild or for self-portraits. In this case, the image captured by the camera lens is transmitted to the smartphone screen. This happens with a slight delay, which should be kept in mind when shooting dynamic scenes remotely. Different manufacturers offer a different set of available settings that can be changed remotely. Selecting a focus point, zooming, adjusting exposure, and starting video recording are the main features. The footage can be immediately copied to a mobile device for further work.

Sending by e-mail

Also one of the basic functions of a Wi-Fi transmitter. There are two ways to send by email - directly or via tablet/smartphone. In the first case, the camera connects to the Internet and your mailbox and sends pictures to the specified address. In the second case, the photos are first copied to the mobile device and sent using its own Internet connection.

One-touch transfer

If there is an NFC module in the camera and mobile device, you can not only quickly establish a Wi-Fi connection between them, but also reset selected data from the camera with one touch. Working with NFC is supported in Android OS version 2.3.3 and higher.

Special effects

Mobile applications from some manufacturers allow you to apply various artistic effects to pictures transferred from the camera via Wi-Fi. Often this option is available in the camera itself, but if you use it for remote shooting, it will be more convenient to apply effects from a smartphone or tablet.

Reservation

Most mobile applications allow you to back up all your footage in real time. Backup can also be performed on a PC. It differs from the usual transfer of pictures via Wi-Fi by the automation of the entire process. The camera will transfer every captured frame to a smartphone or tablet without external intervention. Or a laptop.

Upload to social networks

As with e-mail, sending files to social networks can be done directly or via a mobile device. The list of social networks is quite large - YouTube, Picassa, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and so on. The final list depends on the specific application, manufacturer, and even camera model. Before uploading, you can change the resolution of the pictures, as well as add your own comments. It is noteworthy that companies that supply their products to Russian-speaking countries also offer support for the VKontakte and Odnoklassniki networks. However, this is still rather an exception to the rule.

Upload to cloud storage

Cloud storage is rapidly gaining popularity. Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive are popular services for synchronizing and storing data. A number of camera manufacturers allow you to upload pictures to such storages, again with the help of special mobile applications.

Geotagging

Apps that transfer pictures over Wi-Fi also allow you to add geotags. Geodata is supplied by the GPS module of your tablet or smartphone. Pictures with such tags can later be uploaded to social networks and displayed on a world map.

Firmware update

When connected to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access, some cameras can automatically check for the latest firmware and automatically download and install it. A very convenient, although rarely used, function.

Remote viewing without copying

This function allows you to view the contents of a memory card remotely without downloading pictures and videos. Often, watching videos remotely is not possible.

Wireless printing

A number of modern printers are Wi-Fi compatible, which means it is possible to transfer images from the camera to the printer for printing directly, wirelessly.

Output to TV

Modern TVs that support DLNA standards can display pictures and videos directly from the camera. Without wires, of course.

Different manufacturers pay different attention to the implementation of wireless functionality. Panasonic, for example, leads the way in terms of the variety of wireless features in its products. Samsung comes in second place, but has been more active and has been promoting Wi-Fi to the masses for a long time. The company has even created something like an ecosystem called Smart Camera 2.0 - a family of smart cameras that can communicate with other devices. Other manufacturers, such as Fujifilm, Olympus, are so far making only timid steps in this area.

Today, there are three ways to set up a wireless network and establish a connection. In the first case, the camera works as a Wi-Fi access point, and remote connections are made manually and using known network data (SSID, password, and so on).

The second method was proposed by Panasonic. The essence of the idea is the use of an NFC chip that transmits network settings to a smartphone or tablet when they are in close proximity to the camera. In this case, the connection is configured automatically. To date, only 5 models of the Panasonic Lumix family and one model of the Samsung NX series are equipped with NFC. It is also worth noting that NFC technology has not yet reached Apple products, so pairing an iPhone or iPad with a camera will not work in this way.

The third, most elegant method belongs to the engineers from Olympus. Instead of an NFC module, a camera display is used, on which a QR code with Wi-Fi connection settings is displayed. A smartphone with a pre-installed proprietary application reads this code with its own camera and makes the connection. So far only the Olympus PEN E-P5 model can boast of such an extraordinary method.

We decided to present all the main Wi-Fi functions in the form of a table and use it when describing the cameras further. The presence or absence of a particular function will be indicated by the signs “+” or “-”. The table will also indicate the name of the mobile application required for work and important comments. It is worth noting here that manufacturers have unfairly bypassed the system Windows Phone– not a single application has been released for it yet! However, the situation will change in the near future.

Android cameras

Another category of cameras stands apart - compacts based on Android. While we were preparing this material, Samsung managed to release two more devices, including one mirrorless camera – the Galaxy NX. We will talk about it in a separate review.

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera with only Wi-Fi on board came out later than its more advanced sisters with 3G and 4G modules. However, in our case this does not change the essence - otherwise the functionality of the cameras is identical. The main feature of the camera is Android OS version 4.1 and a powerful “smartphone” filling in the form of a quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. A large 4.8-inch touchscreen is used for control. Photographic hardware looks more modest. The 16.3-megapixel sensor is made using BSI CMOS technology and has a standard 1/2.3" format for compacts, which in any case is larger than modern smartphones can afford.

GPS technology is developing so quickly that they are trying to squeeze it into everything possible: phones, tablets... cameras.

This sounds a little stupid, although in reality the presence of a GPS module in the camera looks very logical. GPS is built into the camera to obtain marks (coordinates) where exactly the photo was taken. Of course, you cannot view the marks on the map with a camera. The coordinates are recorded in the file properties, and then, on your computer using a special program, you will be able to see the photo itself, and next to it a mark on Google maps the place where it was made.

There are many opponents of using this technology, because it greatly increases the cost of the camera. In fact, GPS modules are now inexpensive, and their use is completely justified. Have you often had to look through old photographs of nature and landscapes, but at the same time you could not remember exactly where they were taken? This is precisely why the idea of ​​integrating GPS technology into cameras was invented.

In addition, GPS data is suitable for publishing photos on social networks, which is now possible. This way, friends can immediately see where the photo was taken. Very comfortably! By the way, GPS modules can be built-in or separate. Some are sold, ATTENTION, separately, and a fairly wide demand for them allows us to think that they are really useful.

Why wi-fi in a camera?

In general, we have already dealt with GPS. Now let's talk about Wi-Fi. The presence of this module solves two problems simultaneously:

1. Freeing the user from the link between the Internet in the form of a computer and a camera. Now the camera is the same computer, less convenient, but a computer with Internet access. You no longer need to connect it to your laptop via cable in order to transfer photos and then post them on social network or to a file hosting service, cloud service. All this can be done directly from the camera: take wonderful shots, “upload” them to the Internet, while drinking coffee in any cafe with a free wi-fi point.
2. Wireless data exchange with a TV, for example. Often, in order to display videos or photographs on the TV screen, you need to connect the camera via cable or remove the flash drive and insert it into the connectors on the TV. It's a little inconvenient. Another thing - wireless connection Wi-Fi, which will allow you to perform the same operations without these hated wires.

Of course, you can do without this module, as well as without a GPS module. But why? After all, Wi-Fi actually solves some pressing problems in the practice of using a camera. In addition, its presence should not greatly increase the cost of the camera itself, although marketers are trying by all means to achieve just that.

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