Reasons to choose Photosmart E317
Released in 2005, Photosmart E317 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart E317
vs HP Photosmart M517
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart E31725 mm²
Photosmart M517- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart E317 and Photosmart M517 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart E317MetricPhotosmart M517
5.1 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight172 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) 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 E317 and Photosmart M517 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart E317 has the lighter body. The Photosmart E317 and Photosmart M517 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart E317 and Photosmart M517 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart M517
Released in 2005, Photosmart M517 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 172 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.