The Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart E317 looks to be closely related to the existing E217, M22 and M23 models, but with a number of significant changes from each. Both the E217 and E317 adopt fixed focus, fixed-focal length lenses, where the M22 and M23 both have autofocus, fixed focal length lenses. The E217 and E317 also lack the in-camera red-eye removal software seen in the M-series cameras. HP's site also suggests that the E-series cameras lack weather sealing that is found in the M22 and M23. Finally, the M-series cameras have a stronger digital zoom function - although this will come at the price of reduced image quality.

So - what's the difference between the E217 and E317? The E317 is slightly smaller, heavier, has a lower-resolution LCD display, has a wider and brighter lens, longer maximum exposure time, and more scene modes.

No information has been provided by HP on pricing or availability for the new camera at this time.

Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart E317
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Hewlett Packard
Model Number	E317
Dimensions	3.8 x 1.9 x 1.1" 96.0 x 49.0 x 28.8mm
Weight	120.0 g 4.2 oz
Warranty	3 months
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.5" CCD
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image Dimensions	2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	No
LCD	1.5", 61,600 pixels
Lens
Lens Type	HP Precision FF Lens
Image Stabilization	No
Focal Length	6.1mm (actual) 36mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 or f/6.5
Focusing Range	Normal: 21" - infinity (51 cm - infinity) Macro: 8.2" - 21" (20 cm - 51 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1800 second
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Auto (default), Sun, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Internal Flash	Modes: Flash Off, Auto Flash (default), Red-Eye, Flash On, Night
Creative
Scene Modes	Auto, Macro, Action, Landscape, Portrait, Panorama, Beach, Snow, Sunset
Digital Zoom	4x
Self Timer	Yes, 10 seconds
Movie Format	MPEG 1 with audio 320x240 Max. frame-rate: 24 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 1.1
Other	Camera dock, DC in
Power
Battery Type	Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger	2 x AA alkaline disposable battery
Flash Memory	16.0MB built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
Tripod Mount	Yes
Remote Control	No
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, MacOS