Fujifilm's 2013 budget compact — 16MP 1/2.3in CCD, 5x 33-165mm zoom, 720p video, AA power, SD cards
The FinePix AX650 was an entry-level compact from 2013, one of the last cameras in Fujifilm's AA-powered budget AX line before the company narrowed its compact range. It arrived as smartphone cameras were eroding this class of camera, and was sold cheaply in black, silver, purple and blue finishes.
It used a 16-megapixel 1/2.3in CCD with an 8-element Fujinon 5x zoom covering 33-165mm equivalent at f/3.3-5.9, plus a 2.7in, 230,000-dot LCD. Exposure was program auto with scene modes, face detection and tracking autofocus; ISO ran 100-1600 with 3200 at reduced size. Movies were 1280x720 Motion JPEG at 30fps, storage was SD/SDHC, and two AA cells gave a CIPA rating of about 420 shots. It weighed 168g with batteries.
A camera for casual snapshots: the 5x zoom is versatile for the class, but there is no optical stabilisation, so telephoto shots need good light. It suits buyers wanting a late CCD compact that runs on ubiquitous AA batteries and standard SD cards rather than orphaned accessories.
Condition checks are simple: look for battery-bay corrosion from leaked alkalines, run the zoom through its full range, and confirm the flash charges and fires. SD/SDHC support means memory is no obstacle. As a late, mass-made budget model it carries no collector premium, so pay accordingly.