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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 21.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
Maximum aperture | 2.8 |
Focal length equiv | 23 - 483 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Saturation adjustment | yes |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 31.5 in |
Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
Image stabiliser | No |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes |
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Minimum shutter speed | 8.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
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WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Face detection | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Mono |
Supported audio file formats | AAC |
Weight | 8.18 oz |
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Width | 4.31 in |
Height | 2.44 in |
Depth | 0.98 in |
Power source type |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Battery voltage | 4.2 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
On/off switch | yes |
GPS | yes |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Electronic compass | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Album organization | yes |
DLNA certified | no |
Energy Star certified | no |
Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | AMOLED |
Display resolution | 640 x 480 px |
Screen dots | 614000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Second display | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 480.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 64.0 GB |
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Built-In |
DC-in jack | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
If you're ready to enter the world of connected cameras, the WB850F is a good place to start.
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The Samsung WB850 is a new travel-zoom camera with a mouth-watering specification. The WB850 offers a wide-angle 21x zoom lens, 16.2 megapixels, Full 1080p video recording, 3 inch AMOLED screen, built-in wi-fi and GPS, plus full manual controls. Read our detailed Samsung WB850 review to find out if it's a contender for the travel zoom crown.
Daniel Bell reviews the Wi-Fi and GPS enabled Samsung WB850F digital camera, which also has a 21x optical zoom lens.
Review posted 07/05/2012Quick TakePros21x optical zoom lens is a powerful option in a thin cameraOverall image quality is good and focus is pretty sharpDisplay screen is very bright and sharpLens fully retracts inside the camera, protecting the glassHigh-speed burst modes work wellPop-up flash unit provides
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Review posted 07/05/2012Quick TakePros21x optical zoom lens is a powerful option in a thin cameraOverall image quality is good and focus is pretty sharpDisplay screen is very bright and sharpLens fully retracts inside the camera, protecting the glassHigh-speed burst modes work wellPop-up flash unit provides