| Attribute |
Hewlett Packard Photosmart E327 × | 
Nikon Coolpix S520 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Hewlett Packard Photosmart E327 | Nikon Coolpix S520 |
| Brand | Hewlett-packard | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | E327 | S520 |
| Camera format | Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2006 | 2008 |
| Tripod mount | - | + |
| Length (mm) | 100 | 94 |
| Width (mm) | 32 | 23 |
| Height (mm) | 52 | 53 |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 115 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | - | CCD |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 0 | 8.1 |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | - | 24.71 |
| Sensor width (mm) | - | 5.76 |
| Sensor height (mm) | - | 4.29 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | - | 1.77 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | | - 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
- 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
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| Image file format | | - |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | - |
| 1↑Composite video out | - | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | - | + |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens | HP Precision FF lens | Nikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 46.00 | 35.00 - 105.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 7.00 | 1.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | - | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.28 | 0.21 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | - | 50 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | + |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | - | - |
| Auto focus type | - | Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF |
| Manual focus | - | - |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 153,000 | 154,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | 100, 200, 400 | Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 |
| Auto iso mode | - | + |
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 2 | - |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Explosure metering modes | Center weighted auto | - |
| Program auto exposure | - | - |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Action, Landscape, Portrait, Sunset | - |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | - | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- off
- on
- red-eye reduction
| - |
| Image Storage | | |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 16 | 23 |
| Included memory type | built-in memory | Internal |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | - | - |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | - | 180 |
| Battery form factor | 2 x AA | Proprietary EN-EL10 |
| Usable battery types | - alkaline or lithium disposable
- nimh rechargeable
| |
| Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | + |
| Software | | |
| Included software | - hp photosmart essential software; hp photosmart premier
| - |
| Os compatibility | | - |