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Comparison of Pentax Optio M40 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart R725 [S]ave

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Pentax Optio M40
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Hewlett Packard Photosmart R725
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General
ModelPentax Optio M40Hewlett Packard Photosmart R725
BrandPentaxHewlett-packard
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html
Model numberM40R725
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9793
Width (mm)1823
Height (mm)5861
Weight (g)133130
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)80
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2624.71
Sensor width (mm)6.035.76
Sensor height (mm)4.524.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.852.01
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1936(5.0 mp other)
  • 2864 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.22
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MotionJPEG)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax smc zoom lensHP Precision 3x optical zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0039.00 - 118.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.11 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 4010 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL contrast detection-
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52
Rear display resolution (dots)150,000153,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 1600), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)Auto, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • sun
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL multi-segmentCenter-weighted AE, Spot Metering, Average Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Frame CompositeAction, Beach, Document, Landscape, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Panorama left, Panorama right, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Theatre
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
Flash range description26.2’ at wide, 13.1’ at teleAuto ISO: 12.5 ft / 3.0m (wide), 14.8 ft / 4.8m (tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2132
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc-in
  • optional camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.17-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.22
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.92-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.14-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.16-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)3.1-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI63Proprietary Lithium Ion
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • r07 lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary R07 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • hp photosmart software
Os compatibility-
  • 10.4
  • windows 98/98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.3



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