Reasons to choose Compactline 81
Released in 2010, Compactline 81 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 82 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei Compactline 81
vs Samsung i8
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Compactline 8125 mm²
i8- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Compactline 81 and i8 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
Compactline 81Metrici8
8 MPEffective pixels8.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.74 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.03 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density33.01 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
82 gWeight146 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
2x AAABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-1137D) 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 81 and i8 have the same sensor area. The Compactline 81 has the lighter body. The i8 has the higher effective resolution. The Compactline 81 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose i8
Released in 2008, i8 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 146 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.