| Manufacturer | HP |
| Name | Photosmart R717 |
| Image sensor | 1/2.5-inch CCD - 6.4 MP total, 6.2 MP effective |
| Max output resolution | 2848 x 2144 |
| Other resolutions | 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 |
| Zoom | 3x (optical), 7x (digital) |
| Optical focal length (35mm) | 6 - 18 mm (approx 36 - 108 mm) |
| Maximum lens aperture | f2.8 to f4.9 |
| Shutter speeds | 2 to 1/2000 sec |
| ISO rating | Auto/50/100/200/400 |
| LCD screen | 1.8in TFT LCD, 130,338 pixels |
| Viewfinder | Real image optical |
| Flash range | Approx 4.5m |
| Flash modes | Auto flash, Red-eye, Flash on, Flash off, Night scene |
| Exposure control | Programmed AE |
| Exposure metering | Multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step |
| White balance modes | Auto, sun, shade, tungsten, fluorescent |
| Auto-Focus | Center AF, Multi AF |
| Manual focus | No |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm |
| Recording Modes | Single, Burst, Movie |
| Image formats | JPEG, MPEG1 |
| Compression | Fine, Standard |
| Picture Adjustments | Red-eye removal, Sepia, B&W |
| Video (max res/format) | 640 x 480, 30fps with sound. |
| Movie Length | Up to card capacity |
| Self-timer | 10 seconds |
| Memory card slot | SD |
| Supplied Memory | 32MB internal |
| Batteries supplied | Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Recharger supplied | Yes |
| A/V output | PAL and NTSC |
| Ports | USB 2.0/AV |
| Accessories | Wrist strap, Software CD, USB cable |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 96 x 60 x 35 mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | 205g |
| Software | HP Image Zone software (Mac/PC) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |