Nikon Android camera to immensely benefit Photography apps like Instagram and Pixlr-o-matic

Android Central has recently reported that Nikon is working on an Android based camera. The camera, possibly to be named Coolpix S800, would be a point and shoot, having a 25-250mm lens and a 3.5inch OLED display. It would come with Android 2.3, have access to the Google Play store and have wi-fi and GPS in it. 

Picture courtesy Android Central
As exciting as this development sounds, i can't wait but imagine the kind of impact this would have on photography apps like Instagram, Pixlr-o-matic and even Evernote Food. 

Impact from a camera manufacturer's point of view
If/ when Nikon comes out with this camera, it’s going to have a huge first mover advantage over others. There may already be some local cameras with Android available today, but this could be first one from a big brand. It’s also going to be a big pull for consumers; the same ones who’re confused if they should buy a mobile phone like a Nokia PureView or a camera. Other manufacturers will also soon leap on to this opportunity, but irrespective of that Nikon will be remembered for building this market. Manufacturers may also then explore the possibility of bundling with other operating systems. If consumers accept this product, we could see the display sizes of all such cameras be extended to the complete back size; and for all we know, such devices may also be optimized for calling!

Impact from the App makers point of view
Instagram today has 80 million users and is touted to reach a 100 million by 'early fall'. Despite until recently being available only on iOS, it has racked up more than 10,000,000 installs on Android in just a few months. Imagine the impact Instagram would have, in terms of the number of users, when the Nikon camera is out. Apps are already becoming the competitive differentiators between mobile phones, and this camera would mean, that apps will become a differentiator in the camera market as well. We would also see more visual apps, if this/ such products come out. With such expansion in user base, the pressure for such apps to monetize the growth will also be more.

Impact from a Marketers point of view
Marketers would need to be more focused on visuals and have a communications and brand promotion psyche too that’s more visual. I had already elaborated on the Visual Economy we’re living in today, and marketers would just need to acclimatize to it.

Impact from a Consumers point of view
Techies may love this, but photography enthusiasts may totally love or hate this. Love this because the possibilities with the Android camera, with Google Play support, are immense. This also goes in favor of the global sharing culture that has emerged. Hate this because the OS with apps will sort of bring in a degree of automation that could alienate from the old world charm of clicking pictures with all the settings on a camera nob. This Nikon camera will also need to carefully look at the features V.s pricing of its competitors, matching against its value proposition, to appeal the most to consumers.

Would you be interested in buying such a device?

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