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Samsung WB850F

Announced Jan 9, 2012 •
16 megapixels | 3″ screen | 23 – 483 mm (21×)
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Samsung WB850F 16 MP Smart Long Zoom Digital Camera - Black EC (WB850FBPBUS)
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Announced Jan 9, 2012
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Manufacturer description: The WB850F Samsung SMART Camera allows you to zoom in close, capture stunning photos using a 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor, and share them instantly with family and friends. Using the camera’s built-in wireless functionality, you can upload high quality photos to social networking sites and seamlessly sync your camera to other SMART devices

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Samsung reveals WB850F, WB150F and ST200F Wi-Fi-connected cameras
Jan 9, 2012
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 4608 x 3456
Effective pixels 16 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.) 23–483 mm
Max aperture F2.8–5.9
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 614,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Format MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
GPS Built-in

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