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Comparison of Hewlett Packard Photosmart R742 and Samsung ST72 [S]ave

Attribute
Hewlett Packard Photosmart R742 ×
Samsung ST72 ×
General
ModelHewlett Packard Photosmart R742Samsung ST72
BrandHewlett-packardSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.htmlhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberR742ST72
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072013
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9494
Width (mm)2418
Height (mm)5658
Weight (g)150108
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.216.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.871.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3088 x 2320(7.2 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMJPEGAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensHP Precision 3x optical zoomSamsung Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.360.16 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4080
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 805 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast Detection: Multi AF, Centre AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAutoAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 21/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesAverage AE MeteringMulti, Spot, Centre Weighted, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesAction, Auto (default), Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Steady Photo, Sunset, TheatreTBA
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 13.5 ft / 4.1m (wide), 10.8 ft / 3.3m (tele)TBA
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • microsd
  • microsdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)16-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
1↑Dpof compliant--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP70A
Usable battery types
  • li40 lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI40 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • hp photosmart software
  • ilauncher
Os compatibility
  • 10.4+
  • vista; mac os x 10.3.9
  • windows xp
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Vivid Live Panorama Shot, mart Filters and Magic Frame. Available in black, White, Red or Plum.



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