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HP Photosmart M527 vs HP Photosmart R927 and Dock

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 28identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • Photosmart M527:6.3 MP
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:8.5 MP
  • Image sensor size
    • Photosmart M527:1/2.5"
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:1/1.8"
  • Digital zoom
    • Photosmart M527:7x
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:8x
  • Focal length range
    • Photosmart M527:6.25 - 17.25 mm
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:7.8 - 22 mm
  • ISO sensitivity
    • Photosmart M527:100, 200, 400, Auto
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:100, 200, 400
  • Maximum video resolution
    • Photosmart M527:320 x 240 pixels
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:640 x 480 pixels
  • Motion JPEG frame rate
    • Photosmart M527:20 fps
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:24 fps
  • Internal memory
    • Photosmart M527:16 MB
    • Photosmart R927 and Dock:32 MB

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Comparison of Photosmart M527, Photosmart R927 and Dock
82 specifications
Picture quality2 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs6.3 MP8.5 MP
Image sensor sizeDiffers1/2.5"1/1.8"
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoom3x3x
Digital zoomDiffers7x8x
Focal length rangeDiffers6.25 - 17.25 mm7.8 - 22 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposure1 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 200, 400, Auto100, 200, 400
Flashidentical
Flash modesAuto, Red-eye reductionAuto, 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 sizeDiffers2 GB32 GB
Storage media capacityDiffers16 MB internal memory, capacity: up to 6 photos (accepts SD cards up to 1 GB capacity)32 MB internal memory, capacity: up to 10 photos (accepts SD cards up to 2 GB capacity)
Memory upgrade4 GB4 GB
Display2 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers5.08 cm (2")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs480 pixels960 pixels
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers1x USB 1x DockCamera: 1x Dock Dock: 1x USB 1x Camera 1x DC in
Camera1 differ
White balanceFluorescent, Manual, Shade, TungstenFluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Self-timer delay10 s10 s
Direct printingYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers2330 MHz1830 MHz
Designidentical
Product colourSilverSilver
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersAlkalineLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of batteries supportedDiffers21
Power requirementsDiffers2 AA batteries (Photo Lithium, rechargeable NiMH) Universal AC power adapter: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) input; 5 VDC, 2000 mA output1 Lithium-Ion battery 1050 mA (rechargeable), Universal AC power adapter: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) input; 5 VDC, 2000 mA output via dock
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
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 mm96 mm
DepthDiffers31.7 mm25.6 mm
Height62 mm62 mm
WeightDiffers140 g170 g
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1016 x 1219 x 1218 mm1016 x 1219 x 1200 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs97 x 36 x 63 mm96 x 54.8 x 62 mm
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Differs7.8 x 7.6 x 7 mm9.3 x 5.1 x 5.9 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1016 x 1219.2 x 1219.2 mm (40 x 48 x 48")1016 x 1219.2 x 1193.8 mm (40 x 48 x 47")
Product dimensions optional (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 x 54.8 x 62 mm
Weight (imperial)DiffersWithout batteries 0.3 lbWithout battery 0.37 lb
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers520 g1.07 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareHP Photosmart PremierHP Photosmart Premier
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers30 pc(s)7 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)7 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers720 pc(s)38 pc(s)
Case or master carton quantityDiffers4 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Other features19 differ
Minimum storage drive space400 MB400 MB
Minimum RAM64 MB64 MB
Minimum processorDiffersPentium II 233 MHzPentium II 233MHz
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs184 x 162 x 47 mm226 x 156 x 61 mm
Video capabilityYesYes
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers2 - 1/1000 s16 - 1/2000 s
Colour depthDiffers36 bit42 bit
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Mac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.5Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.5
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 31.7 x 62 mm96 x 25.6 x 62 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs38 - 105 mm35 - 105 mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Lens focal rangeDiffers0.5m - infinity (normal); 0.6m - infinity (telephoto); 0.12 - 1m (macro)0.5m - infinity (wide); 0.6m - infinity (telephoto); 0.12 - 1.0m (macro)
Lens systemHP PrecisionHP Precision
MeteringTTLTTL
Minimum system requirementsCD-ROM drive Internet Explorer 5.01CD-ROM drive Internet Explorer 5.01
Photo modeDiffersAuto, Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Self Timer, SunsetAuto, Action, Aperture priority, Beach, Document, Landscape, Manual mode, My mode, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Panorama left, Panorama right, Portrait, Shutter priority, Snow, Sunset, Theatre
Picture modeDiffersAuto (default), Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Self Timer, SunsetAuto (default), Action, Aperture priority, Beach, Document, Landscape, Manual mode, My mode, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Panorama left, Panorama right, Portrait, Shutter priority, Snow, Sunset, Theatre
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
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery / AC Adapter
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.6 cm (3.78")
SafetyDiffersCanada [Canadian Approval (CSA, cUL or equivalent)], EEA [one European Safety Agency mark (TUV, BSI, NEMKO), CE Certificate of Conformity], US [NRTL (UL, CSA, NRTL or equivalent)], Croatia (ZIK), Czech Republic (EZU), Estonia/Lithuania (Certificates), Hungary (MEEI), Mexico (NOM), Poland (PCBC), RusCanada [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")9.6 cm (3.78")
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 USBMacintosh computer with built-in USB, 128 MB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space, Mac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4
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: 3 buttons (Menu/OK, Navigation, Zoom)
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")226.1 x 137.2 x 61 mm (8.9 x 5.4 x 2.4")
Package weight (imperial)Differs0.404 kg (0.89 lbs)0.63 kg (1.39 lbs)
Technical featuresDiffers6 MP (2800 x 2128 effective pixel count) 5.1 cm (2.0 in) diagonal display-size indoor/outdoor viewable colour LCD (480 x 240 = 115200 dots) 16 MB internal memory for photo and video storage; SD slot for adding more capacity Video recording: MPEG-1, unlimi8.2 MP (3296 x 2480 effective pixel count) 7.6 cm (3.0 in) diagonal display-size indoor/outdoor viewable colour LCD (960 x 240 = 230400 dots) 32 MB internal memory for photo and video storage; SD slot for adding more capacity Video recording: MPEG-1, unli

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