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Comparison of Pentax Optio M30 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M425 [S]ave

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Hewlett Packard Photosmart M425
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Pentax Optio M30
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General
ModelHewlett Packard Photosmart M425Pentax Optio M30
BrandHewlett-packardPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.htmlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberM425M30
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount--
Length (mm)9597
Width (mm)3118
Height (mm)6256
Weight (g)139136
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor type-CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)07.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.241.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2080 x 1552(3.2 mp other)
  • 2576 x 1920(4.9 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensHP Precision 3x optical zoomPentax SMC zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 18.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 1005 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus-+
Auto focus type-9-point TTL contrast detection w/ face priority
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)1.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,200115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400Auto (64 - 1600), Manual (details unknown), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • sun
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesCenter-weighted AETTL Multi-segment
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto (default), Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, SunsetAuto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range description12.5 ft / 3.8m (wide), 6.9 ft / 2.1m (tele)18.0ft (at wide), 9.2ft (at telephoto)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1621
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • optional camera dock
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary D-LI63
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • disposable; nimh rechargeable
  • lithium
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • hp photosmart software
  • software s-sw63
Os compatibility
  • 10.4
  • windows 98/98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.3
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