Looking to buy a compressor - please help me choose.

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Bushman

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I'm looking to buy an air compressor to blow, run few tools like nailer and paint gun/airbrush. If I could, sporadically impact wrench (only for stubborn nuts, not constant use). As for painting, they wouldn't be massive projects. Chair would probably be the biggest project, mostly way smaller things.
What would be the best compressor for that?
I have two I consider ( roughly in my price bracket) .
One is this oil free one from Screwfix :

IMPAX OM227-24 CM2 PROE3625 24Ltr Electric Air Compressor 230V - Screwfix

Second one is this (oil )parker brand one

50 Litre Air Compressor with Hose Reel & Tool Kit - 9.6 CFM, 2.5 HP, 50L | ParkerBrand

I'm getting confused by the Cfm stated. Whether it's the in or out Cfm .. is the oil one really bad for painting? (Oil getting in the air)
Does bigger tank only means how long I can work continuously, or does it improve how well the tools work?
Could anyone advise me please? Maybe you know of a better compression in the same price bracket?
Thanks
 
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