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Samsung WB650 review

Verdict:

Image quality is typical for a compact ultra-zoom camera, but a generous helping of desirable features helps the WB650 to stand out

Review Date: 13 May 2010

Price when reviewed: £250

Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code EC-WB650ZBPAGB
Review Date 13 May 2010
Rating ***** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 12.0 megapixels
CCD size 1/2.3in
Viewfinder none
Viewfinder magnification, coverage N/A
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 921,000 pixels
Articulated screen No
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 15.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 24-360mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution 4,000x3,000
Maximum movie resolution 1280x720
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats JPEG; MP4 (AVC)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 16 to 1/2,000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.2-11.6 (wide), f/5.8-12 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 80 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 5 presets, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness, Auto Contrast Balance, flash compensation
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 3cm
Auto-focus modes multi, centre, spot, tracking, face detect
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, smile detect

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Mermory supplied 128MB internal
Battery type Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 240 shots
Connectivity USB, AV, micro HDMI
HDMI output resolution 1080i
Body material aluminium
Lens mount N/A
Focal length multiplier N/A
Kit lens model name N/A
Accessories USB and AV cables
Weight 240g
Size 61x107x28mm

Buying Information

Warranty one-year RTB
Price £250
Supplier http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details www.samsungimaging.com
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