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Comparison of General Electric A730 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart E327 [S]ave

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General Electric A730 ×
Hewlett Packard Photosmart E327 ×
General
ModelGeneral Electric A730Hewlett Packard Photosmart E327
BrandGeneral-electricHewlett-packard
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.general-imaging.comhttp://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html
Model numberA730E327
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount--
Length (mm)94100
Width (mm)2932
Height (mm)6152
Weight (g)120136
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)7.10
Sensor format1/2.5 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)24.71-
Sensor width (mm)5.76-
Sensor height (mm)4.29-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.88-
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
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)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
Lens7 elements in 6 groupsHP Precision FF lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0046.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.28
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)60-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4.8
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus typeTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.51.8
Rear display resolution (dots)153,600153,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)Center weighted auto
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-HandshakeAction, Landscape, Portrait, Sunset
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2616
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
  • hp photosmart essential software; hp photosmart premier
Os compatibility-
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (1.7MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.-



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