Reasons to choose RCP-8325X
Released in 2007, RCP-8325X has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei RCP-8325X
vs Rollei RCP-8427XW
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
RCP-8325X25 mm²
RCP-8427XW- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The RCP-8325X 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
RCP-8325XMetricRCP-8427XW
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.18 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
—Weight132 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 RCP-8325X has the larger sensor area. The RCP-8325X has the lighter body. The RCP-8325X and RCP-8427XW have the same effective resolution. The RCP-8427XW is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose RCP-8427XW
Released in 2008, RCP-8427XW has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.