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- Reviewed on: 10/27/2005
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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 83
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 269 reviews of HP PhotoSmart M22 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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digicamreview.co.uk
Summary: Front - Camera off - metal lens cover
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photographypress.co.uk
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: The HP PhotoSmart M22 is neat little package at the entry point for novice snappers
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newbie.org
Editors' rating: 100
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digitalcamerareview.com
Summary: The HP M22 is most definitely a camera for beginners. Starting at under $150 (at many places online), it is a great camera to have if you are not too into photography but want to take some good pictures
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pocket-lint.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: The HP PhotoSmart M22 is neat little package at the entry point for novice snappers
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
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