Fujifilm — 2007 mass-market sibling of the F40fd with a 1/1.6" sensor and face detection
Released in mid-2007 alongside the F40fd, the FinePix F45fd was Fujifilm's mass-market variant of the same F-series enthusiast compact, sold through general retailers rather than specialist camera shops. It shared the F40fd's core design and timing but was pitched as a simplified, retail-friendly alternative.
The F45fd uses the same 1/1.6-inch Super CCD HR VI sensor family as the F40fd, rated at roughly 9 effective megapixels, with a 36-108mm equivalent 3x Fujinon zoom lens and a 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot LCD. Face detection autofocus carried over from the F40fd, aimed at improving portrait hit rates.
Fujifilm marketed the F45fd as functionally near-identical to the F40fd, the higher nominal megapixel figure making little practical difference given the shared sensor size and lens. It suits buyers seeking F-series image quality without hunting for the specific F40fd badge.
Prices for the F45fd on the used market track closely with the F40fd, as both share parts and failure points. Check the CCD for banding or dead pixels, confirm the battery door latch works correctly, and test the zoom lens for smooth, quiet travel through its range.