Product comparison · 2 cameras

HP Photosmart M425 1/2.5" vs HP Photosmart R725 1/2.5"

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 23identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":5.25 MP
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":6.2 MP
  • Digital zoom
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":7x
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":8x
  • Focal length range
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":6.25 - 17.25 mm
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":39 - 117 mm
  • Maximum video resolution
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":320 x 240 pixels
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":640 x 480 pixels
  • Motion JPEG frame rate
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":20 fps
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":24 fps
  • Internal memory
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":16 MB
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":32 MB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":16 GB
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":2 GB
  • Display diagonal
    • Photosmart M425 1/2.5":4.32 cm (1.7")
    • Photosmart R725 1/2.5":5.08 cm (2")

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Comparison of M425, R725
89 specifications
Picture quality1 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs5.25 MP6.2 MP
Image sensor size1/2.5"1/2.5"
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoom3x3x
Digital zoomDiffers7x8x
Focal length rangeDiffers6.25 - 17.25 mm39 - 117 mm
Combined zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Flashidentical
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reductionAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction
Video2 differ
Video recordingYesYes
Maximum video resolutionDiffers320 x 240 pixels640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rateDiffers20 fps24 fps
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 MB32 MB
Compatible memory cardssdsd
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers16 GB2 GB
Storage media capacityDiffers1632 MB internal memory, capacity: up to 15 photos (accepts SD cards up to 2 GB capacity)
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Display2 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers4.32 cm (1.7")5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs480 pixels640 pixels
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridgeYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsDiffers1-1 x Dock -1 x USB -1 x DC input
Cameraidentical
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeach, Documents, Museum, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape
Self-timer delay10 s10 s
Direct printingYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1830 MHz
Designidentical
Product colourSilverSilver
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeDiffersAAPhotosmart R07
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityDiffersYesNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 65 °C-30 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 85%15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)15 - 90%15 - 90%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm93 mm
DepthDiffers31.3 mm23.2 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers140 g130 g
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1016 x 1219 x 1218 mm1016 x 1219 x 1207 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs97 x 36 x 63.2 mm93.3 x 23.6 x 61 mm
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Differs7.8 x 7.6 x 7 mm9.9 x 7 x 5.9 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)1016 x 1219.2 x 1219.2 mm (40 x 48 x 48")1016 x 1219.2 x 1219.2 mm (40 x 48 x 48")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source416.9 kg (919 lbs)
Weight (imperial)DiffersWithout batteries 0.3 lbWithout battery 4.8 oz
Dimension note (imperial)Known for onewithout protrusionsUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimension note (metric)Known for onewithout protrusionsUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers510 g570 g
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Photosmart PremierHP Photosmart Premier software for Windows and Macintosh
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source417 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers30 pc(s)25 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)7 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers720 pc(s)700 pc(s)
Case or master carton quantity4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Other features20 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs184 x 47 x 162 mm170 x 137 x 61 mm
Video capabilityYesYes
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers2 - 1/1000 s16 - 1/2000 Automatic
Colour depth36 bit36 bit
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Mac OS X v.10.2.8, 10.3, 10.5Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG, EXIF, MPEG1
Digital SLRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 31.3 x 62 mm93 x 23.2 x 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs37.5 - 103.6 mm39 - 118 mm
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0Dock - Foxlink FPA25420–HP
Lens focal rangeDiffersApproximately 0.5 m to infinity (normal), 0.6 m to infinity (telephoto), 0.12 to 1 m (macro wide)Approximately 0.5 m to infinity (wide), 0.6 m to infinity (telephoto), 0.10 - 1.0 m (macro wide)
Lens systemDiffersHP Precision Lens6.5 mm, 19.5 mm
MeteringDiffersTTLTTL (through-the-lens)
Minimum system requirementsDiffersCD-ROMPentium II (233 MHz minimum), equivalent Celeron or compatible; 128 MB RAM (for Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64); 400 MB available hard disk space (Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64); SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); Windows 2000, XP Home,
Picture modeDiffersAuto, Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Self Timer, SunsetAction, Auto (default), Beach, Document, Landscape, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Panorama left, Panorama right, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Theater
Power consumption (typical)Differs2 W2.1 W
Power managementDiffersUniversal AC adapter: 100- to 240-VAC (50/60 Hz) input; 5 VDC, 2000 mA outputUniversal AC power adapter: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) input; 5 VDC, 2000 mA output
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.32 cm (3.67")
SafetyCanada [Canadian Approval (CSA, cUL or equivalent)], EEA [one European Safety Agency mark (TUV, BSI, NEMKO), CE Certificate of Conformity], USA [NRTL (UL, CSA, NRTL or equivalent)], Croatia (ZIK), Czech Republic (EZU), Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania (Certificates), Hungary (MEEI), Mexico (NOM), Russia (GOCanada [Canadian Approval (CSA, cUL or equivalent)], EEA [one European Safety Agency mark (TUV, BSI, NEMKO), CE Certificate of Conformity], USA [NRTL (UL, CSA, NRTL or equivalent)], Croatia (ZIK), Czech Republic (EZU), Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania (Certificates), Hungary (MEEI), Mexico (NOM), Russia (GO
Size (imperial)Differs9.5 cm (3.74")9.32 cm (3.67")
Video memory capacityMaximum length is limited to the size of the memory card or internal memory.Maximum length is limited to the size of the memory card or internal memory.
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffersMac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4; 128 MB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space, built-in USBMac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4; 128 MB RAM; 250 MB available hard disk space; built-in USB
Control panelDiffersTop: 2 buttons (Video, Shutter release); back: 10 buttons (4-way rocker with OK, Zoom in, Zoom out, Live view/Playback, Flash, Delete, Photosmart Express, Power)Top of camera: 7 buttons (Flash mode, Live view/Playback, Macro/Manual focus, Photosmart Express, Power, Shutter, Video); back of camera: 4 buttons (Menu/OK, Navigation, Zoom, Delete)
Export file formatsDiffersJPEG (EXIF 2.2) for still images with embedded audio; MPEG-1 for video clipsJPEG (EXIF 2.2) for still images, MPEG-1 for video clips
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs182.9 x 162.6 x 48.3 mm (7.2 x 6.4 x 1.9")170.2 x 137.2 x 61 mm (6.7 x 5.4 x 2.4")
Package weight (imperial)Differs0.404 kg (0.89 lbs)0.572 kg (1.26 lbs)
Technical featuresDiffersHP In-camera Red-eye Removal, HP Design GalleryHP Adaptive Lighting, HP Automatic In-camera Red-eye Removal, HP Design Gallery, HP Image Advice, HP In-camera Panorama Preview and Stitching, HP Video Prints
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one200 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for onePentium II 233 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera focusing rangeKnown for oneStandard, Tele, MacroUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one100, 200, 400, AutoUnknown — not stated by the source

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