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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart M525
vs HP Photosmart R725
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart M52525 mm²
Photosmart R725- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart M525 and Photosmart R725 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart M525MetricPhotosmart R725
6 MPEffective pixels6.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area4.01 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density24.96 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
139 gWeight130 g
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 M525 and Photosmart R725 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart R725 has the lighter body. The Photosmart R725 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart M525 and Photosmart R725 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart R725
Released in 2006, Photosmart R725 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.2 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.