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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart 612
vs HP Photosmart C215
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Photosmart 61221 mm²
Photosmart C215- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart 612 and Photosmart C215 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Photosmart 612MetricPhotosmart C215
2.3 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.04 µmPixel pitch4.05 µm
9.27 µm²Pixel area16.4 µm²
10.79 MP/cm²Pixel density6.1 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
227 gWeight350 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x AABatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 612 and Photosmart C215 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart 612 has the lighter body. The Photosmart 612 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart 612 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart C215
Released in 2000, Photosmart C215 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.