Reasons to choose Photosmart 733
Released in 2004, Photosmart 733 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 289 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart 733
vs HP Photosmart M407
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Photosmart 73325 mm²
Photosmart M407- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Photosmart M407 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Photosmart 733MetricPhotosmart M407
3.2 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.58 µmPixel pitch2.46 µm
6.66 µm²Pixel area6.06 µm²
15.01 MP/cm²Pixel density16.51 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
289 gWeight145 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryAA (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 M407 has the larger sensor area. The Photosmart M407 has the lighter body. The Photosmart M407 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart 733 and Photosmart M407 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart M407
Released in 2004, Photosmart M407 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.