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Side-by-side comparison

HP Photosmart 620
vs HP Photosmart 635

Archive illustration for HP Photosmart 620

HP / 2002

Photosmart 620

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for HP Photosmart 635

HP / 2003

Photosmart 635

Full specifications

Sensor area

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17 mm²
Photosmart 620
15 mm²
Photosmart 635
Area ratio
1.14:1
Absolute difference
2 mm²
Relative difference
13.9%

The Photosmart 620 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Photosmart 620MetricPhotosmart 635
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.87 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
8.23 µm²Pixel area7.22 µm²
12.15 MP/cm²Pixel density13.85 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
207 gWeight190 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 620 has the larger sensor area. The Photosmart 635 has the lighter body. The Photosmart 620 and Photosmart 635 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart 635 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Photosmart 620

Released in 2002, Photosmart 620 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 207 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Photosmart 635

Released in 2003, Photosmart 635 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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