Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A650 IS and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M627

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A650 IS and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M627 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot A650 IS ×
Hewlett Packard Photosmart M627 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A650 ISHewlett Packard Photosmart M627
BrandCanonHewlett-packard
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html
Model numberA650 ISM627
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)11295
Width (mm)5632
Height (mm)6962
Weight (g)397210
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.17
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.65.76
Sensor height (mm)5.74.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.89
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3040 x 2288(7.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (9 elements in 7 groups)HP Precision 3x optical zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0038.00 - 106.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)63
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.13 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect 9-point AiAF with Face Detect, Single AF, FlexizoneContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)173,000153,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • sun
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point) and Face Detect AECenter-weighted AE
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Stitch Assist, Indoor, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumAction, Beach and Snow, Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sunset.
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync (first and second curtain sync available)
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
Flash range description11 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to AutoAuto ISO: 9 ft wide, 5.3 ft tele / 2.73 m wide, 1.6 m tele
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-16
Included memory type-Internal
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
  • optional camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.29-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500400
Battery form factor4 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • disposable; nimh rechargeable
  • lithium
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA NiMH rechargeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • hp photosmart premier software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • 10.4
  • windows 98/98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.3
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Face Detection.-



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