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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Powerflex 80026 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-HX5- Area ratio
- 1.06:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 6.1%
The Powerflex 800 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Powerflex 800MetricCyber-shot DSC-HX5
14 MPEffective pixels10.6 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.9 × 4.43
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.57 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area2.47 µm²
50.5 MP/cm²Pixel density40.56 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.86
—Maximum video—
182 gWeight170 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 battery 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 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has the lighter body. The Powerflex 800 has the higher effective resolution. The Powerflex 800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Released in 2010, Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has about 26 mm² of sensor area, 10.6 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.