Reasons to choose Photosmart 318
Released in 2001, Photosmart 318 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 186 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart 318
vs HP Photosmart 612
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Photosmart 31821 mm²
Photosmart 612- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart 318 and Photosmart 612 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart 318MetricPhotosmart 612
2.3 MPEffective pixels2.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.04 µmPixel pitch3.04 µm
9.27 µm²Pixel area9.27 µm²
10.79 MP/cm²Pixel density10.79 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
186 gWeight227 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x AABattery4x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Photosmart 318 and Photosmart 612 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart 318 has the lighter body. The Photosmart 318 and Photosmart 612 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart 318 and Photosmart 612 were both released in 2001. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart 612
Released in 2001, Photosmart 612 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 227 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.