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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart 850
vs HP Photosmart 945
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Photosmart 85038 mm²
Photosmart 945- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart 850 and Photosmart 945 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 850MetricPhotosmart 945
4.1 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.04 µmPixel pitch2.73 µm
9.24 µm²Pixel area7.43 µm²
10.82 MP/cm²Pixel density13.46 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
489 gWeight400 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, 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 850 and Photosmart 945 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart 945 has the lighter body. The Photosmart 945 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart 945 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart 945
Released in 2003, Photosmart 945 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.