Reasons to choose CP-8531
Released in 2006, CP-8531 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.05 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Acer CP-8531
vs Olympus C-7000 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
CP-853138 mm²
C-7000 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The CP-8531 and C-7000 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
CP-8531MetricC-7000 Zoom
8.05 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.17 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
4.71 µm²Pixel area5.34 µm²
21.24 MP/cm²Pixel density18.74 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight280 g
Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture Card
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The CP-8531 and C-7000 Zoom have the same sensor area. The CP-8531 has the lighter body. The CP-8531 has the higher effective resolution. The CP-8531 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-7000 Zoom
Released in 2004, C-7000 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.