Reasons to choose Powerflex 800
Released in 2012, Powerflex 800 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 182 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei Powerflex 800
vs Rollei Powerflex 820
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Powerflex 80028 mm²
Powerflex 820- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Powerflex 800 and Powerflex 820 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
Powerflex 800MetricPowerflex 820
14 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.32 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area1.73 µm²
50.5 MP/cm²Pixel density57.71 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
182 gWeight149 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery, 700 mAh 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 Powerflex 800 and Powerflex 820 have the same sensor area. The Powerflex 820 has the lighter body. The Powerflex 820 has the higher effective resolution. The Powerflex 820 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Powerflex 820
Released in 2013, Powerflex 820 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 149 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.