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Samsung WB850F Review

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    • Samsung WB850F

    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 3200
    • 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3″ Fixed Type Screen
    • 10 fps continuous shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
    • Built-in Wireless
    • Built-in GPS
    • 250g. 109 x 62 x 25 mm mm
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    Samsung WB850F Overview

    First introduced in January 2012 , Samsung WB850F is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.

    Samsung WB850F has an Overall Score of 49/100 and ranked #107 out of 626 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #513 out of 1171 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Samsung WB850F Compared to other Compact Cameras

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung WB850F review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Image Stabilization
    1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution
    Built-in GPS
    Face Detection Focusing
    614k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting
    250g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    23mm Wide Angle Lens
    483mm Good Tele Lens
    21X Optical Zoom
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting

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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    Samsung WB850F Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung WB850F has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. WB850F has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung WB850F doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in the same price range.

    Samsung WB850F is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB850F vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung WB850F's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung WB850F Sensor Size Comparison

    Samsung WB850F Physical Specs
    Samsung WB850F weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) and has external dimensions of . Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung WB850F is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 25mm, it has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Samsung WB850F with the dimensions:

    Samsung WB850F Body Size Dimensions

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung WB850F, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung WB850F Real Life Body Size Comparison


    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Samsung WB850F with its main competitors:

    Samsung WB850F Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Sensor Weight vs WB850F Thickness vs WB850F
    Samsung WB800F 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 218g 32g lighter 22mm 3mm thinner
    Sony WX350 18.0MP - 1/2.3" 164g 86g lighter 26mm 1mm thicker
    Samsung WB350F 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 276g 26g heavier 25mm equal thickness
    Canon S120 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 217g 33g lighter 29mm 4mm thicker
    Panasonic ZS40 18.0MP - 1/2.3" 240g 10g lighter 34mm 9mm thicker
    Canon G16 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 356g 106g heavier 40mm 15mm thicker
    Fujifilm F900EXR 16.0MP - 1/2" 232g 18g lighter 36mm 11mm thicker
    Samsung EX2F 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 294g 44g heavier 29mm 4mm thicker

    Samsung WB850F doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung WB850F Lens

    Samsung WB850F features a 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 21× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 23mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 483mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    WB850F
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    WB850F
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but max aperture of f5.90 at tele end makes is really slow at longer focal lengths.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    WB850F
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    WB850F
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    WB850F is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Samsung WB850F's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Samsung WB850F Other Features
    LCD and Viewfinder

    Samsung WB850F has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 614k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    WB850F doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Fujifilm X30 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Max Shutter speed
    Samsung WB850F can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash
    Unfortunately WB850F doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing
    Samsung WB850F features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Samsung WB850F also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Video Features
    With Samsung WB850F, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Samsung WB850F will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    WB850F has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Samsung WB850F doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in a similar price range.

    Connectivity and Storage
    Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Samsung WB850F lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

    You can connect WB850F to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Samsung WB850F Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung WB800F
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Sony WX350
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 470shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB350F
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 shots Yes No Yes
    Canon S120
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Panasonic ZS40
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Canon G16
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm F900EXR
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 260shots Yes No No
    Samsung EX2F
    >>Compare to WB850F     		1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No

    Lowest Price
    Current Lowest price for Samsung WB850F is $825.51

    What type of Photography is Samsung WB850F Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung WB850F in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the WB850F compares with the average Compact camera.
    Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

    Samsung WB850F for Portrait Photography

    Samsung WB850F has a score of 43 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB850F for Portrait Photography

    Samsung WB850F for Street Photography

    Samsung WB850F has a score of 72 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB850F for Street Photography

    Samsung WB850F for Sports Photography

    Samsung WB850F has a score of 28 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB850F.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    483 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB850F for Sports Photography

    Samsung WB850F for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB850F has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    250g
    21X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB850F for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB850F for Landscape Photography

    Samsung WB850F has a score of 37 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB850F.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Built-in GPS
    23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB850F for Landscape Photography

    Samsung WB850F Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung WB850F compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of WB850F and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung WB850F alternatives.
    Popular Comparisons of Samsung WB850F
    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung WB850F amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Canon S120
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    Canon G16
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    Samsung WB850F Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras
    It would also be interesting to compare Samsung WB850F with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Samsung WB850F's price range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung WB850F
    Does the Samsung WB850F have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung WB850F have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung WB850F have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung WB850F have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung WB850F?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung WB850F?
    is the Samsung WB850F a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung WB850F have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung WB850F have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung WB850F?
    Samsung WB850F Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung WB850F
    Announced 2012-01-09
    Body Type Compact
    Price $825.51
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 23-483 mm (21×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology AMOLED display
    Screen Size 3″
    Screen Resolution 614k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.50 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 250g
    Physical Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25 mmmm
    Battery Model SLB-10A
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS BuiltIn
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1
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