Reasons to choose FinePix AX230
Released in 2010, FinePix AX230 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 167 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix AX230
vs Fujifilm FinePix S4500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix AX23028 mm²
FinePix S4500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix AX230 and FinePix S4500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix AX230MetricFinePix S4500
12.2 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.33 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
42.87 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
167 gWeight543 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2x AABattery4 x AA type alkaline batteries
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 FinePix AX230 and FinePix S4500 have the same sensor area. The FinePix AX230 has the lighter body. The FinePix S4500 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S4500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S4500
Released in 2012, FinePix S4500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 543 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.