Reasons to choose Photosmart 715
Released in 2001, Photosmart 715 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 313 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart 715
vs HP Photosmart 850
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Photosmart 71538 mm²
Photosmart 850- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart 715 and Photosmart 850 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 715MetricPhotosmart 850
3.34 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.04 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.24 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density10.82 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
313 gWeight489 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 715 and Photosmart 850 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart 715 has the lighter body. The Photosmart 850 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart 850 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart 850
Released in 2002, Photosmart 850 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 489 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.