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I take a lot of pictures – a lot. My camera is basically attached to me at all times. But I constantly battle between using my “good” camera and using my cell so I share the image instantly. I often take the same picture twice just so I can share it, and have it on my good camera. (All the while my kids are squirming!)

I found a solution that combines instant sharing with a “real” camera!

Staples sent me the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 to test for a month as part of the #30SummerDays Instagram challenge, where I took a daily almost daily themed photo. And I am a big fan of my new toy!

The Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 is a 16 megapixel camera with a 21x super long optical zoom and 23mm wide-angle lens, which can be operated fully automatic or fully manual. Pretty cool for a point and shoot.

Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC110 Android
But here is where it gets interesting – the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 is and a camera based on an Android operating system, which means it runs apps just like a cell phone. Email, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook — any app you can think of. So when connected to Wifi, you can share pictures from the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 just as easily as from your phone.

Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 Android Camera
I come from a camera-loving family, and when I showed up at my cousin’s wedding with the Samsung Galaxy everyone was impressed. In fact, the only problem with the camera is that I missed taking pictures for most of the cocktail reception because it was being passed around for everyone to check out. The good news is that many people wanted to test the camera, so I got plenty of pictures. 

The Suburban Mom Family
While at the wedding, there was no Internet connection, but as soon as I got back to the hotel I was able to send all of the special moments to Instagram without uploading them to a computer first. Easy sharing, great photos.

Bride Groom
I also used the camera as my sole camera on our family vacation in Savannah, which is saying a lot. And the camera didn’t disappoint. 

Savannah River
Throughout the month of June I participated in a #30SummerDays Instagram challenge, where I took an almost daily themed photo. And my favorite place that I took the camera was to Disney because I was able to hop on the public Wifi to share on the go. (Check out how well it handles low-light.)

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Night
I am impressed with the quality of the pictures taken with the Samsung Galaxay, and it is just plain cool. Everywhere I go people stop to ask about the camera — they can’t miss the huge 4.8 inch screen.

With a built-in Photo Wizard, you can even edit photos on the phone before sharing them. Adjust brightness and color, add effects, crop and more all from the camera. Oh and it has an 8G onboard memory with the ability to increase storage with a micro SDSC slot too. For a shutterbug like me, that’s a good thing.

I like to tell people that the only thing the Samsung Galaxy camera can’t do is make phone calls!

Savannah River Sunset

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  6. ginette4 says

    I would take it to our family reunion in August, can you imagine the great pics from this event..thank you for the chance

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  13. Rachael says

    We’ve been looking for a new camera! We are big Samsung fans over here – I didn’t even know they made cameras.

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  16. Sarah says

    Disney World! I also struggle with taking the DSLR along with the usual kid and baby gear and lately the camera has been left behind. I’d love to be able to take and share some non-iphone photos!

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  23. Christina Foley says

    I would use it to take pictures of the cats and dogs that I photograph for a local rescue I volunteer at… would be so great to instantly upload pictures of the adoptable animals! I’d also love to take when I go visit my niece after she has her first baby!

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  25. Sara Estep says

    I would take it everywhere. We are constantly on the go and I always have a camera attached to me somewhere. We do have a trip to lake Erie coming up soon 🙂

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  30. Mary Sue Messinger says

    I would love to start taking my child’s and my friend’s children’s photos to save money on school photos!

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  34. Daniela Tapia says

    Would be great to use this camera when my baby comes to world, i’m due on August 17!
    Thanks for the chance!

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  37. MARTHA says

    Really could take great pictures while at the beach of the waves ,,,sky wheel of all the great animals ad family when on a mini vacation !!!!!!!!!! TY

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  41. Sharon Rooney says

    I would take it every where especially to the beach when we go on vacation and when ever we have family get togethers.

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  43. Jennifer Rogers says

    I would take this camera absolutely everywhere! Most especially on vacation and to special occasions.

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  44. Cynthia R says

    I would take this camera on a pacific northwest trip next year, I can’t wait to take scenic pictures!

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  46. Angela Cash says

    We have several camping trips planned this summer. I would love to take along a Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 to capture photos of our adventures.

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  47. Tempestt says

    I would take photos of my family at our family reunion. Photos make memories last a lifetime. This camera would make my photos of an event I never want to forget be breathtakingly beautiful!

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  50. Happi Shopr says

    I would take pics here at home. We’ve moved in my 89 yr old mil who has dementia so that we can take care of her. I’d like to capture the good times while we can. It’s tough but it’s done in love.

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  51. Kamla L. says

    I would take it to all our family get togethers and celebrations. I would also take it on vacations and site seeing adventures. It would probably become as attached to me as my cell phone.

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  52. cathy o says

    That is a great camera and one I would take with me anyplace…family get togethers, hiking, vacation. Perfect!

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  53. Melissa Hartley says

    I would take this camera everywhere .. lots of scenery around not to mention taking pictures of my family & friends, thanks!

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  56. michelle oakley warner says

    i think i would love to take with us on a trip to the zoo, the kids are so awesome when we go to the zoo, they just love all kinds of animals and want to learn everything about them.

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  57. Denise C says

    I’d take it to Disneyland. And to our backyard at sunset time. We’ve been getting great sunsets here lately. Thanks for the generous giveaway!

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  58. shelly peterson says

    I would take this to the Japanese Gardens and take pictures. I would also love to use this to take pictures of my grandsons 2nd Birthday.

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  63. Crystal T says

    This is an amazing find and genius idea. I too struggle with using my phone or actual camera and usually end-up using the phone so I can instantly share. I would LOVE to take this to Austria and Hungary this fall to capture and share the architecture, culture and natural beauty!

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  69. saminder gumer says

    i would take the camera to kids events and when we travel so i could take pictures and save the memories.

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  70. Scott Mayorga says

    This is a unique camera. A great way to readily share pictures directly from the camera platform. This would be great for a weekend getaway to Savannah.

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  71. Leigh Anne Borders (@laborders2000) says

    I would take it with us when we travel to the North Georgia Mountains. Such a beautiful place!

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  72. Robin Wilson says

    I think the first place I would take pictures is at the botanical gardens near our home and of course our flowers as well.

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  74. Cassandra Eastman says

    I would definitely use it for my daughters birthday coming up, and on vacation to Florida as well!

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  76. Heather B says

    Wow! Where wouldn’t I take it would be a easier question to answer!!! I would love to get some new pictures taken of my kids, my nieces wedding is coming…

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  78. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    I would take it EVERYWHERE! But really I’d love to take it downtown Pgh to take some fun family photos!

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  82. Tammy S says

    If I won I would take the camera to my sister’s wedding in August. There will be tons of family there, so it would be great to get lots of pictures.

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  83. courtney b says

    my best friend’s baby shower in a month or so! 🙂 i would love to take this there.. thanks for the giveaway!

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  86. Natalie Brown says

    Hi! I would take this camera everywhere! I’m going to Tennessee for two weeks in August and would love to take pictures of it’s beauty. Thank-you for this awesome chance!

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  88. Geoff K says

    I’d take it on every family vacation and road trip, especially the trip to DC we have planned for Labor Day weekend this year!

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  98. Kimmy Ripley says

    I have a 4 1/2 year-old daughter and I always take photos of her. But my camera is old and outdated. I am due for an upgrade.

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  100. Margaret Smith says

    I would like to take the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 to So. Carolina when my family and I go to visit my Dad and other relatives this summer. This would also be nice for my nieces upcoming wedding.

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  102. Ann B. says

    I would love to take this down to the Falls at lake Solitude near my house.
    People come away with the most amazing pictures there. It seems there are light anomalies caught on camera here all the time. Oh, and the falls themselves are stunning.

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  109. Nicole Dz says

    I would take the Samsung Galaxy camera to our next family vacation to Fort Worth, Texas. This would be awesome to capture all those special moments with!

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  115. Denice P says

    I would take the Samsung to our city’s annual Chili and Beans festival that is coming up next month!

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  117. Jessamine D. says

    I would take this to every trip we go to so I can capture every precious moment on our trips. 🙂

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  122. Alison O'Keeffe says

    Where wouldn’t I take this is the question! I would take it with me on vacation in 10 days to Marco Island Florida to take pictures of the beautiful sunsets and my family at play. As a Realtor, I would take it on home showings with clients to take pictures of the homes features, and to closings to take a closing day photo of my buyers signing the paperwork for their new home, and I’d also use it to do short videos to present my clients of their new home. This is a great carry-everywhere-use-every-day sized camera!

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  124. Natalie F says

    WE would take it on our upcoming camping trip and use it for back to school pictures. What a great camera!

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  136. Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says

    It’s my son’s senior year in high school and my daughter’s freshman year. I’d like to document their sports and theater efforts.

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  139. Sarah B says

    I would take the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 around my neighborhood here in New Orleans. There are so many beautiful buildings and I just don’t think the camera on my phone does them justice!

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  144. Danielle says

    We are taking our daughter to Hawaii and this would be the perfect camera for the most amazing pictures in paradise.

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  153. Rebecca Orr says

    If I won this amazing camera, I would be taking it into the delivery room in December so my fiancée can capture the labor and delivery of our 3rd little one. We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming one last baby into the family. Unfortunately, our current camera has been in the grubby hands of a toddler and the even grubbier hands of her older brother. It really doesn’t capture the beautiful moments of daily life and the rare moments like the birth of a baby as well as it used to. Someday we hope to buy a dslr, but until then this camera would be the perfect fill in! Thanks for the chance Jen!

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  154. Kathy Detweiler says

    We live in Texas so I would take the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC11 to VA to take pictures of my new granddaughter.

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  156. Andrea says

    I take most of my photos around the house or outside when the kids are playing but I’d also take it to the park with us and on our road trips.

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  162. Melissa Teears says

    I would take family pics all of the time. My son’s school events and this would be perfect for Christmas photos.

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  166. Kathy Hanley says

    We will be traveling to Vermont next month and then have a weekend trip coming up to New York City and I would love to have a new camera to use!

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  167. Lisa V. says

    I been doing sections of the Appalachian trail every year and always take a camera with me…I could use a new one for my next backpacking trip.

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  182. paula s says

    I sound like you I carry my camera everywhere I go taking photos along the way. I would carry with me in my car! lol

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  184. Deb Christie says

    I’d take it to one of the same places you did.. one of my favorite places in the world. Main Street on Disney World. I love it. It is so nostalgic for me.

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  185. Jill Myrick says

    I would take the Samsung Galaxy camera on vacation with us to the beach to take pictures and create memories.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  191. Lynne says

    I’d take it on my weekly walks in the Botanical Garden, to capture the ever-changing beauty there…..and all the cute squirrels and bunnies!

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  197. Carissa Joslyn says

    I would take this on summer trips! I’m not having anymore kids and mine are still little (4 and 2 ) They’re only little ones so I want to take as many pictures as possible! and on our fun adventures. although, after all these plane crashes lately, I may stick to something close to home.

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  198. Leslie L Stanziani says

    I would take it to Tampa to a friends beach wedding in September.I would also use it to take pics of my 4 kids.

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  199. Paula Michele Hafner says

    I would take it on our next trip to the mountains. We live near the beach but go to the mountains every chance we get!

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  204. Eloise Carlson says

    I would take this with me on our upcoming camping trip and also to our several trips to the beach. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

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  206. Sharon says

    I would take it to our nearby woodlands and the beach to get some great Nature and Wildlife shots! I’m really impressed with the low light performance of this camera!

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  207. Peggy Rydzewski says

    we have a beautiful nature park about half mile away and I visit there weekly. This is where I would take pictures.

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  209. Terry Bellender says

    OM gosh! I would have this on me at all times! I love taking pics of anything and everything lol!

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  215. CJ Godfrey says

    I would take it to our local rose garden. They always have beautiful flowers there and it’s a perfect backdrop for family photos.

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  220. Kim Keithline says

    We are going on a cruise in October I would take it with me and take beautiful pictures of the different countries we see!

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  230. susan smoaks says

    i would take it with me on all our family trips. i love to take pictures and we just use our phones right now, we do not have a camera.

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  231. Janice Crespo says

    I would definitely take this everywhere with me – you never know when an awesome shot is just around the next corner 🙂

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  234. Laura F says

    I have a vacation in mexico coming up and I would love to be able to take pictures with this camera! So amazing!

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  235. Angela Ash says

    I would take the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 practically everywhere. I would take it on hikes, nature trails, forest preserves and the sort. I would also take it to the beach and local attractions. I would use it at family get togethers and other special occasions I’d want to capture.

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  240. Charlene Kuser says

    I love to take pictures ,so I would take it everywhere with me.I am looking forward to taking lots of pictures when we go to Disneyland this fall.

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  242. Bryan E. says

    Thanks for the giveaway… we would take the take the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC110 along with us on our family’s beach trip to San Diego.

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  244. MARIA simon says

    ACTUALLY I WOULD SNAP PICS OF AROUND MY HOUSE AND KIDS..WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET EACH NIGHT IN OUR CRAWFISH POND ACROSS THE STREET FROM HOUSE.. WOULD LOVE TO WIN THANKS

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  245. Treasure says

    I would use it to document my travels across the U.S. I’m moving from South Florida to the Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR and i would love to be able to capture the beauty of the country to share with my friends and family who are not able to travel.

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  246. Randi C. says

    I would take family pictures at get-togethers and important events. Just lost my dad and these photos are very precious! Love your family pics.

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  247. Melanie Comello says

    Hopefully in a couple of months when my hubby’s vacation roles around, we will manage to pack him, our lil’ girl, myself and our dog up, and go on our first family vacation……EVER! We’ve been together for 18 years, and we’re crossing our fingers that this will be the year lol.

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  251. Libby Christiansen says

    I have the same issue! I really need to invest in a better smaller camera that dragging our big slr everywhere!

    I wound use this camera to get back to school shots of my kids!

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  255. Georgiann D'Angelo says

    I would love to photograph my grandsons with this camera .. Would love to win .. Thank you for the chance.

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