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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon Coolpix 4500

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon Coolpix 4500 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2002 · Released about 24 years ago
Sensor
7.11 × 5.33 mm CCD
Effective resolution
3.9 MP
Lens
38 - 155 mm
Zoom
4.1×
Weight
420 g
Battery
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Storage
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
8.89 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(7.11² + 5.33²) = 8.89 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
38 mm²

Sensor surface area

7.11 × 5.33 ≈ 38 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
3.12 µm

Pixel pitch

7.11 ÷ 2,281 × 1000 = 3.12 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
9.72 µm²

Pixel area

3.12² = 9.72 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
10.29 MP/cm²

Pixel density

3.9 MP ÷ 38 mm² ≈ 10.29 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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7.11 × 5.33 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
3.9 MP
Total pixels
4.1 MP
Sensor
7.11 × 5.33 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
2,281 × 1,710
Maximum image
2,272 × 1,704
Crop factor
4.87

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–800
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
1.5 in / 110,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Battery
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
420 g
Dimensions
130 × 73 × 50 mm
Release year
2002

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
4.87
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
130 x 73 x 50 mm
Effective Megapixels
3.90
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
38 - 155 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800
Macro Focus Range
2 cm
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
f2.6 - f5.1
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f12.7 - f24.8
Max Image Resolution
2272 x 1704
Max Shutter Speed
1/2300 sec
Metering
256-segment Matrix, Centre weighted, Spot, Spot-AF
Min Shutter Speed
Bulb+8 sec
Model
Coolpix 4500
Normal Focus Range
30 cm
Optical Zoom
4.1x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
110,000 dots
Screen Size
1.5"
Sensor Resolution
2277 x 1712
Sensor Size
1/1.8" (~ 7.11 x 5.33 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Total Megapixels
4.10
Usb
USB 1.0
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (tunnel)
Weight
420 g
White Balance Presets
7
Wireless
—
Year
2002

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