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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart M517
vs HP Photosmart R817
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart M51725 mm²
Photosmart R817- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart M517 and Photosmart R817 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart M517MetricPhotosmart R817
5.1 MPEffective pixels5.3 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch2.16 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area4.69 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density21.34 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
172 gWeight160 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 M517 and Photosmart R817 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart R817 has the lighter body. The Photosmart R817 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart M517 and Photosmart R817 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart R817
Released in 2005, Photosmart R817 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.3 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.