Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB850F was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Samsung WB850F can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Samsung WB series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Samsung WB series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Samsung WB2200F Compare	January 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB1100F Compare	January 2014	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB350F Compare	January 2014	16.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB50F Compare	January 2014	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB35F Compare	January 2014	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB800F Compare	January 2013	16.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB250F Compare	January 2013	14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB30F Compare	January 2013	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB850F	January 2012	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB150F Compare	January 2012	14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB750 Compare	September 2011	12.5 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB210 Compare	July 2011	14 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Fixed 3.50" 1k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung WB700 Compare	December 2010	14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	[]	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung WB2200F vs WB1100F vs WB350F vs WB50F vs WB35F vs WB800F.

In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung WB850F.

Fixed screen

Samsung WB850F has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 614k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Samsung WB850F features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2832 x 2832, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Samsung WB850F has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Samsung WB850F has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung WB850F comes with SLB-10A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Samsung WB850F's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Samsung WB850F has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109 x 62 x 25 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 0.98"). It weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

109 mm (4.29")

62 mm (2.44")

62 mm (2.44")

25 mm (0.98")