Reasons to choose Photosmart M537
Released in 2007, Photosmart M537 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart M537
vs HP Photosmart R742
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Photosmart M53725 mm²
Photosmart R742- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart M537 and Photosmart R742 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart M537MetricPhotosmart R742
6.3 MPEffective pixels7 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.99 µmPixel pitch1.88 µm
3.94 µm²Pixel area3.55 µm²
25.36 MP/cm²Pixel density28.18 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
142 gWeight136 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 M537 and Photosmart R742 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart R742 has the lighter body. The Photosmart R742 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart M537 and Photosmart R742 were both released in 2007. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart R742
Released in 2007, Photosmart R742 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7 MP effective resolution, and a 136 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.