Reasons to choose Photosmart E427
Released in 2006, Photosmart E427 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart E427
vs HP Photosmart M527
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart E42725 mm²
Photosmart M527- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart E427 and Photosmart M527 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart E427MetricPhotosmart M527
6 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight153 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 E427 and Photosmart M527 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart E427 has the lighter body. The Photosmart E427 and Photosmart M527 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart E427 and Photosmart M527 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart M527
Released in 2006, Photosmart M527 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 153 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.