Samsung 850F

MPN: EC-WB850FBPBUS  |  EAN: 0044701016373  |  Model: 850F

Price Information

$599.00

as at 25 Sep 19 | 12:43 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Samsung 850F - EC-WB850FBPBUS Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
GPS
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Samsung 850F camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Samsung 850F video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The 850F is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

The Samsung 850F, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Samsung 850F is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Samsung 850F makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Samsung 850F comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Samsung 850F, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Samsung, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the 850F is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Samsung has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

This model's built in GPS help capture location information for each photo. Data such as the longitude and latitude and even elevation can be stored against each you shot you take.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Product Description

Ready to capture those special moments? The Samsung 850F combines high-power photo and video capabilities with convenient sharing. Fitted with a 1/2.3"" 16.2MP CMOS sensor, this compact point-and-shoot produces high-resolution photographs that boast full detail and vivid colours. Don't let the camera's sleek frame fool you. Although the slender frame weighs just 232g, the dynamic 850F is also capable of delivering Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps. Equipped with a built-in microphone, this unmatched convenience extends to audio as well. When it's time to adjust settings and view playback, the 3-inch LED display lets you sharply review your shots from any angle. Feel like you've finally decided on the perfect photo or video worth sharing? The built-in WiFi connectivity allows you to instantly upload that special moment to social media or video sharing sites, even when you're on-the-move. In addition, any and all adventures are enhanced thanks to the GPS functionality, a location-based augmented reality feature that lets you access information about nearby landmarks and points of interest.

Technical Specifications

Samsung 850F - EC-WB850FBPBUS Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
3D Photo Yes
Album Organization Yes
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 2.8-5.9
Camera File System DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21
Image Formats Supported JPG
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes PIP, Split Shot, HDR, Magic Frame, Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene
White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 0.5 - 2.35 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.3 - 4.96 m
Flash Recharging Time 4 s
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto, Manual
Macro Focusing Range (tele) 1.5 - 3.5 m
Macro Focusing Range (wide) 0.05 - 0.80 m
Manual Focus Yes
Manual Focusing Range (tele) 1.5 - ∞ m
Manual Focusing Range (wide) 0.05 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range 0.80 - ∞/3.50 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (tele) 3.5 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (wide) 0.8 - ∞ m
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 3200
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 16 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Speakers 1
Video Formats Supported MPEG4, AVC/H.264
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 4 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 23 - 483 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.1 - 86.1 mm
Maximum Aperture Number 5.9
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 483 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 2.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 23 mm
Optical Zoom 21 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum Memory Card Size 64 GB
Display
Display AMOLED
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution 640 x 480 pixels
Display Resolution (numeric) 614000 pixels
Video Capability Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Not available
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 16.2 MP
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 16.8 MP
Other Features
Date Imprinting Yes
Geotagging Yes
GPS (satellite) Yes
Night Mode Yes
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Video Out AV
Ports & Interfaces
DC-in Jack Yes
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type SLB-10A
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery, USB
Networking
Network Ready Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Bundled Software Intelli-studio, Creative Movie Maker, Auto Backup, Map download manager
Cables Included USB
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 24.9 mm
Height 62.2 mm
Weight 232 g
Width 109.5 mm
System Requirements
Mac Compatibility Yes
Mac Operating Systems Supported Y
Minimum Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
Minimum Storage Drive Space 750 MB
Windows Operating Systems Supported Y
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 1024 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 1984 x 1488, 2592 x 1944, 2832 x 2832, 3648 x 2736, 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 3456
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 5 - 85 %