It was rumored earlier this month that Nikon will be announcing an Android powered camera shortly. Those rumors turned out to be correct as Nikon announced the Coolpix S800c, the primary camera to add the Android operating system.

Nikon announced three new cameras today the Coolpix S6400, the Coolpix S800c, and the Coolpix S01. It’s the S800c that we wish to pay special attention to. The camera is powered by Anroid 2.3 and contours a three.5-inch OLED screen for impressive photo detail.

Here’s the official feature sheet from Nikon:

Simple setup and connection
Setup and text input for Internet connection using operations which can be just like those utilized by Android smartphones is feasible.

Browse and post to social networking sites (SNS)
The stunning still photos and flicks recorded with this digicam, in addition comments, may be posted to social networking sites comparable to Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. Not just is posting to an SNS simple, but browsing them is likewise smooth and straightforward.

Support for Google Play and built-in Google apps
Users can customize their cameras by downloading favorite apps from Google Play. This will expand the ways in which users enjoy digital photography. A number of Google apps, including Google+, YouTube, Google Maps, and Gmail come preinstalled on the camera.

Simple image transfer to other smart devices
The camera’s Upload to Smart Device app can be used to transfer high-resolution photos and movies to smart devices running the Android or iOS operating system over a wireless connection.

The S800c will come equipped with a 10x optical zoom and in-built vibration reduction. It’s also ready to record full HD movies at 1920×1080 resolution. All in all, it’s a basic point-and-shoot camera that has the added bonus of being an Android phone without the telephone. With Skype and free messaging services, there really isn’t a necessity for the telephone part anyway.

Unfortunately, there is not any release date or price set for the camera yet. It’s safe to mention that the camera can be released by the top of the year. As for price, your guess is pretty much as good as mine.