Reasons to choose Compactline 90
Released in 2009, Compactline 90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 134 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei Compactline 90
vs Rollei Flexline 140
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Compactline 9028 mm²
Flexline 140- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Compactline 90 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Compactline 90MetricFlexline 140
9 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.78 µmPixel pitch1.67 µm
3.16 µm²Pixel area2.77 µm²
31.62 MP/cm²Pixel density36.07 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
134 gWeight126 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 90 has the larger sensor area. The Flexline 140 has the lighter body. The Flexline 140 has the higher effective resolution. The Compactline 90 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Flexline 140
Released in 2008, Flexline 140 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 126 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.