An Android OS Mirrorless Camera In The Works

Android OS Mirrorless Camera

Smartphone cameras have been getting smarter & smarter, with many featuring multiple rear camera lenses to get the perfect snaps. However, it appears an Android-powered mirrorless camera is on its way that could pave the way forwarded for photo-fanatics.

Chinese company "Yongnuo" has revealed some details about its upcoming Android-powered mirrorless camera in Facebook post.

The camera will have an Android 7.1 Nougat operating system that will support Canon EF lenses.

It is an uncertain in  Android is being used as a software base alone or if users will be able to install apps from the Google Play Store.

It looks like & has similar specs to a smartphone with a large lens attached, it even has a headphone jack. However, it will reportedly support DSLR lenses in addition to the Four-Thrids sensors makes it a real mirrorless camera.

According to Yongnuo will offer “Full Netcom 4G/3G network data”  and WiFi capabilities with an eight-core Qualcomm processor.

The camera-smartphone hybrid’s main camera has a 16-megapixel Four- Thirds sensor with RAW functionality and can be shoot 4K video at 30 fps & has an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the display.

In addition to 3GB RAM & 32GB of storage with is expandable up to 64GB, and 4,000 mAh battery which is nothing to sniff at.

Its display is 5 inch with 1080p multi-touch & it has the other features included a stereo mic, GPS, & the aforementioned 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nowadays, Yongnuo camera is being called "The YN450", but they are running a contest for a better name, possibilities include 4G Camera or Smart Camera, the winner to be announced in January 2019 when the official announcement will no doubt to be made.