Reasons to choose Compactline 101
Released in 2009, Compactline 101 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei Compactline 101
vs Rollei XS-10
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Compactline 10125 mm²
XS-10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Compactline 101 and XS-10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Compactline 101MetricXS-10
10 MPEffective pixels10 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.58 µmPixel pitch1.58 µm
2.48 µm²Pixel area2.48 µm²
40.26 MP/cm²Pixel density40.26 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight114 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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 Compactline 101 and XS-10 have the same sensor area. The XS-10 has the lighter body. The Compactline 101 and XS-10 have the same effective resolution. The Compactline 101 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose XS-10
Released in 2008, XS-10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.