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Editors' rating: 83
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of HP PhotoSmart M547 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 573168 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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Editors' rating: 60
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Summary: The HP Photosmart M547 is a small, user-friendly, fully automatic camera that fits in a pocket and feels solid in the hand. HP covered the basics well. It takes good pictures in a variety of lighting situations. Its 6.2 megapixels make it a good ...
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.
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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 M547 is a 6.2-megapixel, point-and-shoot camera.Compared to other point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market, it is inexpensive at around $210.
Pros: Weighing only 6.8 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.
Cons: Has a 1.5 in thickness, which is somewhat thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has only a 2.4 inch viewscreen.
Suitability: A point-and-shoot digital camera, suited for casual use.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 12x16 or larger.
Value: In general, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.However, you would usually pay about 40% more to get a point-and-shoot camera with comparable resolution.
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.
