Reasons to choose Photosmart M425
Released in 2006, Photosmart M425 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 139 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart M425
vs HP Photosmart M525
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart M42525 mm²
Photosmart M525- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart M425 and Photosmart M525 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart M425MetricPhotosmart M525
5 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
139 gWeight139 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 M425 and Photosmart M525 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart M425 and Photosmart M525 have the same body weight. The Photosmart M525 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart M425 and Photosmart M525 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart M525
Released in 2006, Photosmart M525 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 139 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.