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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart M407
vs HP Photosmart R507
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart M40725 mm²
Photosmart R507- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart M407 and Photosmart R507 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart M407MetricPhotosmart R507
4.1 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.46 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
6.06 µm²Pixel area5.91 µm²
16.51 MP/cm²Pixel density16.91 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight132 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryHP Lithium-Ion rechargeable supplied Li-ion battery
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 and Photosmart R507 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart R507 has the lighter body. The Photosmart R507 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart M407 and Photosmart R507 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart R507
Released in 2004, Photosmart R507 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.