Picture Quality / Size Options (5.0)
With an effective pixel count of 3.14 MP, the Photosmart 435 shoots at a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 and a minimum resolution setting of 640 x 480. Compressed, the higher resolution setting creates a file of 1.2 MB, the lower resolution at 0.08 MB. Using the internal 16MB memory alone, the camera could hold up to 13 high resolution photos or 200 low resolution images, not including any videos, which can be recorded to any length as long as there is enough memory available. Fortunately, the Photosmart 435 also accepts 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) cards.

Picture Effects Options (3.0)
With only color and black-and-white, the Photosmart 435 skimps on the picture effects when compared to its counterparts. While complex settings such as hue, sharpness, and contrast are probably unnecessary for this camera, the sepia or vivid color options typically offered would have been appreciated.