Reasons to choose FinePix AX550
Released in 2012, FinePix AX550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 168 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix AX550
vs Fujifilm FinePix XP170
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix AX55028 mm²
FinePix XP170- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix AX550 and FinePix XP170 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
FinePix AX550MetricFinePix XP170
16 MPEffective pixels14.4 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.41 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.98 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density50.6 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
168 gWeight205 g
SD/SDHCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2xAA type batteriesBatteryLi-ion battery NP-50A 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 FinePix AX550 and FinePix XP170 have the same sensor area. The FinePix AX550 has the lighter body. The FinePix AX550 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix AX550 and FinePix XP170 were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix XP170
Released in 2012, FinePix XP170 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.4 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.