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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart C215
vs HP Photosmart C315
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Photosmart C21521 mm²
Photosmart C315- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart C215 and Photosmart C315 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart C215MetricPhotosmart C315
1.3 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.05 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
16.4 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
6.1 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
350 gWeight280 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
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 C215 and Photosmart C315 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart C315 has the lighter body. The Photosmart C315 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart C215 and Photosmart C315 were both released in 2000. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart C315
Released in 2000, Photosmart C315 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.