HP PhotoSmart R742 Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 182 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom. The menu also impresses, but many are less positive about the lcd.

Zoom, Menu, Interface, Optics

Lcd, Shutter, Design, Viewfinder

Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 80/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the HP PhotoSmart R742 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very Godd quality.

At $150, the HP Photosmart R742 is an affordable 7-megapixel digital camera. It's available in a choice of three colors--silver, black, and dark blue--but you may also find it in other colors at some large retailers. For example, Best Buy offers a ...

Low price In-camera red eye removal

Images lack sharpness Minimal shooting features

The HP Photosmart R742 makes an adequate choice for beginning photographers or those just wanting to capture the moment with a minimum of fuss, but you can get a much better camera for not much more money

Low price ; small, lightweight ; rugged construction ; 3x optical zoom ; image stabilization ; context-sensitive help

Some photos were darker than expected ; video limited to 320x240 ; burst mode limited to three shots

Small and inexpensive doesn't have to be bad—the R742 is well-constructed and produces generally good-quality photos. The image stabilization, shooting modes, and context-sensitive help make this a worthy pick for a beginning digital photographer.