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Samsung WB250F

Announced Jan 7, 2013 •
14 megapixels | 3″ screen | 24 – 432 mm (18×)
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Announced Jan 7, 2013
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Manufacturer description: The Samsung WB250F is an 18x, 24-432mm equiv compact superzoom with a 3in touch screen and the company's latest Wi-Fi implementation - dubbed 'Smart 2.0.' The WB250F uses a 14MP BSI CMOS sensor .

Product timeline
Samsung ships WB250F and DV150F Wi-Fi enabled Smart cameras
Feb 11, 2013
Samsung announces six Wi-Fi compacts including WB250F and WB800F
Jan 7, 2013
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 4320 x 3240
Effective pixels 14 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Focal length (equiv.) 24–432 mm
Max aperture F3.2–5.8
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 460,000
Format MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 0.87″)
GPS None

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