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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 82
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 197 reviews of HP Photosmart M425 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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Editors' rating: 60
Summary: It may not be the most intelligent HP Photosmart camera, but for such a cheap camera, the HP Photosmart M425 isn't half bad.
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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CNET product brief
Description: The HP PhotoSmart M425 is a 5-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $200.
Pros: Weighing only 5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.
Cons: Has only a 1.7 inch viewscreen.Also, this digital camera has 5-megapixel resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.
Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of compact cameras with similar resolution is quite a bit more, around $275.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
