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HP Photosmart R937

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User ratings:
8
4.1 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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2.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
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0 %
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3 stars
66 %
2 stars
33 %
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Pros

  • simple design element works very well to keep the interface clean
  • Fine details appear relatively crisp
  • colors look neutral and balanced

Cons

  • it does not control the 39mm-to-118mm equivalent
  • Only burst mode seemed to falter
  • looks downright cyclopean

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3298, 2474 px
  • 7.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 3.6 in
  • no

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HP Photosmart R937 - Pros & Cons

HP Photosmart R937

Pros

  • simple design element works very well to keep the interface clean
  • Fine details appear relatively crisp
  • colors look neutral and balanced
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Cons

  • it does not control the 39mm-to-118mm equivalent
  • Only burst mode seemed to falter
  • looks downright cyclopean
  • utterly consumes all detail and mutes all the colors in your picture
  • those settings appear as their own buttons on the screen
  • Bulkier than many pocket-size snapshot cameras
  • atmospheric blurring around the edges
  • rarely had to hit an icon more than once to get a response
  • Lacks conventional manual controls and a vertical zoom toggle
  • Not designed for photographers who prefer manual controls
  • It does not store any personal data

HP Photosmart R937 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.6 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3298 x 2474 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

HP Photosmart R937 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution3298 x 2474 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture7.4
Focal length equiv39 - 118
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed10.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight7.05 oz
Width4.1 in
Height2.8 in
Depth1.0 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1050.0 mAh
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
Energy Star certifiedyes
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Image
ISO100
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.6 in
Screen technologyLCD
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Storage types
  • SD
  • Internal
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo

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HP Photosmart R937 HP - Editorial Reviews (6)

2.5
Based on 6 reviews
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  • 2
  • 1
HP Photosmart R937 HP Photosmart R937
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PCMag UK
Published: 14.08.2013
HP Photosmart R937
3.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

HP Photosmart R937 Shiny Video Review: The HP R937 Digital Camera - Tech Digest
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Tech Digest
Published: 03.12.2007
Shiny Video Review: The HP R937 Digital Camera - Tech Digest

Zara has some fun snapping and editing with this HP digital camera. The massive 3.6" touchscreen is impressive but touchscreens...

HP Photosmart R937 HP Photosmart R937 review: HP Photosmart R937
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CNET
Published: 04.09.2007
HP Photosmart R937 review: HP Photosmart R937
3.0

If not for the massive amounts of noise in some photos, the HP Photosmart R937 would be a good point-and-shoot camera.

HP Photosmart R937 Better Digital Photos at Your Fingertips
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AllThingsD
Better Digital Photos at Your Fingertips

The Mossberg Solution tests two $300 digital cameras with touch screens that work as viewing screens, viewfinders and buttons rolled into one, helping to improve the camera's usability and demystifying once-buried menus.

HP Photosmart R937 HP Photosmart R937
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 14.08.2007
HP Photosmart R937
1.5

The enormous touch-screen display looks spectacular and makes the R937 a cinch to use.

HP Photosmart R937 Hewlett Packard R937 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 22.06.2007
Hewlett Packard R937 Review

Hewlett Packard R937 review, find out how the R937 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.