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Comparison of Hewlett Packard Photosmart M437 and Samsung ST72 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung ST72 ×
Hewlett Packard Photosmart M437 ×
General
ModelSamsung ST72Hewlett Packard Photosmart M437
BrandSamsungHewlett-packard
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html
Model numberST72M437
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20132007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9496
Width (mm)1831
Height (mm)5864
Weight (g)108131
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)16.15
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.34-
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1488(3.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
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Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundMPEG1
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensSamsung ZoomHP Precision 3x optical zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.400.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)8030
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 805 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi AF, Centre AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AFContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Spot, Centre Weighted, Face Detection AECenter-weighted AE
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTBAClose-up, Steady Photo, Theater, Landscape, Portrait, Action, Night Portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
Flash range descriptionTBA-
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
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 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant--
Connections (extended)-
  • camera dock
Power
Battery form factorProprietary BP70A2x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • ilauncher
  • hp photosmart premier
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresVivid Live Panorama Shot, mart Filters and Magic Frame. Available in black, White, Red or Plum.-



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