HP Photosmart 422

HP Photosmart 422
alaScore 80

32 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and zoom. The performance and value for money are also appreciated.

usability, value for money, performance, zoom, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the HP Photosmart 422 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the HP Photosmart 422

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of the HP Photosmart 422 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

73% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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A nice, handy camera

 

A nice, handy camera

This camera works great. And the batteries last quite awhile too. Good quality pictures. A good deal for the price.

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I cancelled this order!!

 

I cancelled this order!!

I canceled this order because shipment wasn't going to arrive in time for christmas.

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Too big

 

Too big

I bought 2 of this type of camera for my uncle and mother. It was huge when I first opened the box. I would have rathered one a little more sleek. As far as the other options I have no idea for Ive never used it, but the size I can definitely comment...

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Great Camera

 

Great Camera

I bought this camera for my wife for Christmas and after I bought it she was talking and said she did not like HP products. Well she opened it on Christmas and said it looked nice. After she took about 40 pictures with it I could not pry it out of her...

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a gift

 

a gift

My husband got this for me as a present and I love it. Easy to use.

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Capture Speed is a little slow.

 

Capture Speed is a little slow.

I purchased this camera for my daughter. She was looking for a digital that was in the price range of $100. She has reported that the capture speed is a little slow and is not a good choice to catch an active toddler. Also the view finder displays...

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Raves for HP

 

Raves for HP

I bought this for my mother...she loves it! Its easy for her to use and the screen is large enough for her to view. The print quality is excellent. I got more (merchandise and quality) with this HP brand than I would had with any other brand. The...

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Disappointed

 

Disappointed

We have had our camera and printer for one year now. We loved having the sole printer for the camera, but I haven't been too happy with the quality of the pictures from the camera. Also, the printer now no longer works.

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Great Camera

 

Great Camera

I received one as a gift from a friend and really like the camera. I have used it only a few times and then I bought an SLR Digital Camera. The photos I took with this camera turned out great.

Product Specifications

Trust your memories to HP, a proven leader in printing technology. Get a complete system for taking and printing photos almost anywhere - with the easiest way to get 4x6 HP prints. Take exceptional photos at 5.2 MP resolution and 18x total zoom - 3x optical, 6x digital. Use HP Real Life technologies on the camera to remove red-eye on the spot and automatically reveal details normally lost in shadows. Set the camera onto its matching printer to recharge and crop, zoom and edit photos right on the camera's 1.5-inch image display - no display - no PC needed. Totally self-contained, this small, lightweight printer is easy to carry with a built-in handle. Get truly portable printing with an optional battery that prints up to 75 photos per charge. Connect to a TV to browse through digital photos and video clips, using an included remote control - then print photos as you go.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor:AA

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.4in
Height:2.1in
Weight:0.2lbs
Width:4.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:1.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):3.8cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Action / Beach/snow / Landscape / Macro / Portrait mode / Snap shot/Landscape / Portrait mode / Action / Macro / Beach/snow / Snap shot

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated

Header

Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:422 Portable Photo Studio
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP PhotoSmart

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.9-4.8
Max Focal Length:18mm
Min Focal Length:6mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.5 / 1/2.5"/1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.2 mm ( 1/2.5 ) / 10.2 mm ( 1/2.5" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:5.2Megapixel

Optical Viewfinder

Type:Real-image zoom

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MPEG-1
Digital Zoom:6
ISO (Max):400
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO auto/ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Sepia/Black & White / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera and printer with built-in dock

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:Optical
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