ProductCritic: HP Photosmart R927 Reviews

Steve's Digicams (82)

The PhotoSmart R927 is an appealing 8-megapixel model. Offering good image quality, performance, and durability, it should make a great camera for any family or business. You’re sure to capture some great pictures thanks to its Real Life technologies and helpful hints and menus.

vnunet.com (80)

The HP Photosmart R927 is an excellent camera that’s simple to use and won’t limit creativity for imaginative snappers.

MacAddict (80)

The HP R927 ranks high with us as a good all-around camera that’s easy to use, has convenient editing features, and produces great-quality images.

LAPTOP Magazine (80)

Priced at $399, the HP Photosmart R927 may be out of the range of the budget buyer, but it is a worthy investment for someone looking for a camera that’s easy to use. It also produces excellent photos, even if sometimes they’re a little less than real.

Digital Trends (80)

Anyone looking for a compact, attractive 8MP point-and-shoot digicam should give this camera serious consideration.

Digital Camera Magazine (80)

HP has thought long and hard about how to improve their cameras, resulting in a number of new and exciting technologies they have dubbed ‘Real Life’. Now the R927 is cheaper it’s a good buy – not necessarily for its image quality, which is average. However, the panorama stitching is jaw-droppingly good.

PC World (78)

This sturdy point-and-shoot has a big LCD and takes great shots, but battery life is very low.

IT Reviews (72)

The Photosmart R927 manages to be versatile and easy to use at the same time; not an easy feat. It could do with more internal memory than the 32MB supplied, or an SD card included in the box, but overall it’s a quality compact that you should at least try before deciding whether to opt for one of the more obvious manufacturers.

Macworld (70)

If you’re looking for a high-resolution point-and-shoot camera that gives you an array of controls and creative options, the HP Photosmart R927 is a good choice. It takes fine images and is easy to tote around. However, be prepared to wait for your special effects to process, and to recharge the battery more often than other comparable cameras.

PC Mag (70)

The HP Photosmart R927 is a solid camera that offers myriad features, from capture options and shooting modes to an unusual “tummy tuck” feature. If you don’t mind the noticeable shutter lag, then ditch the diet and opt for this affordable camera.

Digital Camera Info (68)

Sure, the camera has its drawbacks – awfully slow processing speeds, loud continuous auto focus, and no AV connection – but manual controls and the other fancy features are still a good commodity at the $399 retail price.

Imaging Resource (68)

While there’s clearly a lot to like on the HP R927, image quality just isn’t up to snuff and we cannot make this a Dave’s Pick.

CNET (62)

With its big 3-inch LCD and a menu system full of helpful tips, the HP Photosmart R927 is a decent camera for someone new to digital cameras or to photography in general. Pixel-peepers looking for the best image quality, though, should steer clear.

PhotographyREVIEW.com (60)

Unfortunately you can’t judge this book by its cover. Using a car analogy – from an exterior design point of view it’s an Audi, but it’s got the engine of a Gremlin. Personally, I wouldn’t buy the HP R927 because it’s too big, the loud auto focus is annoying, and image quality is poor.

ThinkCamera (60)

The middling lens on this camera is compensated for by above average software and features like the built-in help menu. Once you have accepted the unconventional styling, it is average to use. This isn’t a camera to fall in love with. However, if you want a practical good value camera with some very good software this is a strong contender.