Nikon has just announced the new COOLPIX S800c, a 16MP point-and-shoot digital camera powered by the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

It enables you to shoot pictures and Full HD video easily, share your creations through Wi-Fi, and it transforms your camera into a smart device so you can browse the Web, check your email and social networks and take your pick from Google Play's thousands of available apps.
Camera Highlights:

• Powered by Android Gingerbread v2.3
  
• 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Image Sensor
  
• 25-250mm Equivalent NIKKOR ED VR Lens
  
• 3.5" Rear OLED Touch Screen
  
• Optical Vibration Reduction
  
• Full HD 1080p Video & Stereo Sound
  
• Extended 125-3200 ISO Sensitivity
  
• Compatible with Google Play Apps
  
• Wireless Image Transfer via Wi-Fi

On a new-release device, I expect to see at least Ice Cream Sandwich, but ideally Jelly Bean. I'm sure there must have been a reason why Nikon chose 2.3 but I soundly disapprove of that choice.

On the other hand, and assuming you can install and run other apps as in other Android devices, my son might really appreciate a camera that can also play games and listen to music. I'll look into it further later when it's available.

I would order 2 if it also has function as a projector, with remote control app (for all devices) installed, and AM-FM radio... hey, work with me Nikon!

looks like the ideal camera for the wife.
better photos than a cellphone, but something she can put in her purse, and snap and upload pics of the kids to her FB/Instagram account. something the boys could play angrybirds on while she's shopping too is a plus. keep their hands off the shelves.
or I'd even vote for it as a pocket camera for places like theme parks, when a full sized SLR isn't practical.
perfect camera for a food blogger too!

my hopes would be to have a WiFi cell with skype on it and the proper headset.
very interesting turn for a PnS IMO.

Does anyone know how to root it yet?

EBH

here today gone tomorrow

It looks to me like a gadget for technophile hipsters...

georgms wrote:
It looks to me like a gadget for technophile hipsters...
Especially since you can now run Instagram right on your camera...