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Samsung S850B

Samsung S850B
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alaScore 85

119 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews of Samsung S850B. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and design. The usability and price also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the image stabilizer and low light performance. Views are divided on the focus.

performance, price, usability, design, portability

viewfinder, low-light, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung S850B is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung S850B

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Samsung S850B from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and reliability, but opinions are divided on the usability.

price, reliability, design

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Samsung S850 review

 

On most cameras' mode dials, PASM stands for Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual. They're the four primary shooting modes, besides Auto, that are found on most advanced cameras and don't often show up on a camera that costs less...

Manual exposure and focus controls; quick shutter speed.

Sluggish shot-to-shot time; tends to underexpose lamp-lit shots; awkward manual focus

As one of the least expensive cameras with manual exposure controls out there, the Samsung S850 is a great choice for photography newbies.

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Ben Stafford (digitalcamerareview.com)

Samsung S850 Review

 

The Samsung S850 is a reasonably priced, full-featured point and shoot camera.

Quality construction ; Stylish design ; Easy to operate controls ; Manual exposure modes ; Nice to have 5x optical zoom

Average image quality ; Doesn't compare to competition

The Samsung S850 is a nice-looking, well equipped compact digital camera. It has the nice looks that the Samsung NV line brought to the market with black body, blue accents and quality construction. It also has a full complement of manual exposure...

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by (dcresource.com)

Samsung S850/S1050

 

Samsung Camera is pleased to introduce the Samsung S850 compact point-and-shoot digital camera. With an 8.0 mega-pixel image sensor, a host of advanced capabilities and a 5x optical zoom lens, the S850 is the ideal camera for photographers seeking a...

Jan, 2007
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Expert review by : Gagan Gupta (tech.firstpost.com)

Samsung S850

 

Just a handgrip away from being categorized as an ultracompact, the Samsung S850 is still small enough to fit in your pocket. Still, I'd much prefer a comfortable and slim compact over a flat ultracompact any day. The handgrip, though not too well...

The camera accepts 2 AA batteries, which lasted for close to 70 shots on a single charge (these were NiMH batteries). To sum up, the Samsung S850 is an excellent camera for its price (Rs. 14,490 street). It may not be too fast, but it's ergonomic and...

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

Samsung S850

 

As one of the least expensive cameras with manual exposure controls out there, the Samsung S850 is a great choice for photography newbies.

Manual exposure controls ; Quick shutter speed

No manual focus ; Sluggish shot-to-shot time ; Tends to underexpose lamp-lit shots

As one of the least expensive cameras with manual exposure controls out there, the Samsung S850 is a great choice for young or inexperienced photographers who want to step beyond simple snapshooting, without investing more than AU$350. While it suffers...

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

Samsung S850 review: Samsung S850

 

Samsung S850

Manual exposure and focus controls; quick shutter speed.

Sluggish shot-to-shot time; tends to underexpose lamp-lit shots; awkward manual focus

As one of the least expensive cameras with manual exposure controls out there, the Samsung S850 is a great choice for photography newbies.

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Steve Caplin (reghardware.co.uk)

Samsung S1030 and S850 digital cameras

 

The Samsung S1030 and S850 offer huge image sizes at a knockdown price, with plenty of extra features and full 30 fps movie recording with sound.

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Samsung S850

 

Samsung Cameras is pleased to introduce the Samsung S850 compact point-and-shoot digital camera. With an 8.0 mega-pixel image sensor, a host of advanced capabilities and a 5x optical zoom lens, the S850 is the ideal camera for photographers seeking a...

Jan, 2007
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Samsung S850

 

The Samsung S850 is an 8 megapixel compact camera (CCD) with a 5x Optical Zoom lens (F2.8 - 4.4), 2.5 inch LCD display, advanced shake reduction technology, shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 and an ISO equivalent of up to 1600. The Samsung S850 has face...

The Samsung S850 has face recognition technology (to help with AF when shooting portraits), 20 megabytes of internal memory, 11 scene modes, one touch playback, PictBridge1.0, auto macro mode and movie mode with up to 20 frames per second recording

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Great Camera for Price

 

It is great for many things. Pictures are crisp and clear most of the time.

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Fast on and off, GREAT PICTURE QUALITY, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Jan, 2008
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