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Nikon D5500

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.1 out of 5
22 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • this camera seems reasonably solid

Cons

  • the screen is now touch sensitive
  • no game-changer
  • moire patterning appearing in certain images

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • DX
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6000, 4000 px
  • Nikon F
  • 4.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • yes

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Nikon D5500 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D5500

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • this camera seems reasonably solid
  • shutter-release is nicely mounted at an angle
  • It is very easy to reach without obstruction
  • is compact and very light for a DSLR
  • keeps the lens nice and tight till needed
  • Manual focusing proved easy enough
  • The display was fairly easy to view
  • excellent continuous autofocus performance and solid high ISO
  • grip just right for a proper balance in size and stability

Cons

  • the screen is now touch sensitive
  • no game-changer
  • moire patterning appearing in certain images
  • Buttons are scary and complicated
  • the pricing is decidedly not entry-level
  • rolling shutter while panning the camera around
  • Allows external flash units to be attached
  • The collapsible lens takes a bit longer to open when the lens
  • no dedicated ISO control
  • D5600 update is slowly elbowing it out of the marketplace
  • lack of the anti-aliasing filter is evident in images

Nikon D5500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6000 x 4000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D5500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4496x3000
  • 2992x2000
ProcessorExpeed 4
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Optical zoom7.8 x
Digital zoom7.8 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture4.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points39
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)39
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.05 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)39
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Sensitivity priority
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Speed (JPEG)5.0 fps
Speed (RAW)5.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 0.5±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight15.87 oz
Width4.88 in
Height3.82 in
Depth2.76 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)820
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1230.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display resolution720 x 480 px
Screen dots1037000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.82 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-1.7 - 0.5
Eye relief0.67 in
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI connector typeMini
USB portyes
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi typesIEEE 802.11g
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Nikon D5500 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (41)

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Nikon D5500 2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-$1200
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DPReview
Published: 17.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-$1200

In late 2015, many (if not most) consumers are likely to shop based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror or not. In this category, you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable under a variety of shooting situations, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders - either optical and electronic - and a bevy of external controls. Read more

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 with 18-55mm VR II Lens Kit
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 07.11.2016
Nikon D5500 with 18-55mm VR II Lens Kit
4.0

Great option for family photographers or someone looking for their first DSLR.

Nikon D5500 Review: Nikon D5500
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The Phoblographer
Published: 24.03.2015
Review: Nikon D5500

The Nikon D5500 is a great camera that feels like a very safe move for Nikon. If you're a new parent, this may be one to look at.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 Field Test in South-East Asia - Amateur Photographer
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Nikon D5500 Field Test in South-East Asia - Amateur Photographer

A recent trip through South East Asia gave Matt Golowczynski the perfect opportunity to see what the Nikon D5500 was made of.

Nikon D5500 With the right glass, Nikon's D5500 is the affordable door to your DSLR dreams
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Digital Trends
Published: 30.03.2015
With the right glass, Nikon's D5500 is the affordable door to your DSLR dreams

The D5500 is Nikon’s newest entry-level DSLR. It shoots quality photos, and it’s a good starter DSLR for new users.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 20.03.2015
Nikon D5500 Digital Camera Review

Nikon finally brings touch-to-focus with the new, more compact D5300.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 sensor review: Low noise and class-leading dynamic range
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DXOMARK
Published: 27.03.2015
Nikon D5500 sensor review: Low noise and class-leading dynamic range

Besides being the first Nikon to feature a touchscreen LCD, the mid-range DX format Nikon D5500 is a mostly unremarkable update to the D3300, but as with that model, the performance of the 24-Mpix CMOS sensor really stands out. Read on to find out how well it performs.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.03.2015
Nikon D5500 Review
4.0

The Nikon D5500 D-SLR delivers images that are just as good as the D5300 it replaces, and manages to do so in a smaller body.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 review | Stuff
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Nikon D5500 review | Stuff

A great DSLR that's built for beginners

Nikon D5500 Review: The Nikon D5500 (or, a solution to the compact 50-e problem)
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Ming Thein | Photographer
Published: 21.12.2015
Review: The Nikon D5500 (or, a solution to the compact 50-e problem)

Yes, it still balances. Not taped up because I hadn’t gotten around to it at this point. I’ll be the first to admit this is an unusual camera for me to bother reviewing, and an even mor…

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 01.05.2015
Nikon D5500 Review

The Nikon D5500 is the latest starter camera in Nikon’s DX line. It is a step up from the D3300 and a step below the D7200. As such, it serves a nice position as an upgrade camera for beginne…

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 DSLR camera: Touchscreen is nice, but not necessary [REVIEW]
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Mashable
Published: 07.03.2015
Nikon D5500 DSLR camera: Touchscreen is nice, but not necessary [REVIEW]

Nikon finally put a touchscreen on its D5500 DSLR camera, but it forgot to upgrade everything else.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500
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Published: 08.03.2015
Nikon D5500

Nikon's new D5500 is the successor to the Nikon D5300, which sits just above the entry-level D3300. So, the D5500 may be considered an upper entry-level DSLR camera. Like the D5300, it has a 3.2-inch fully articulated display which can flip 180 degrees for selfie shots, but the display is now a touchscreen. The sensitivity range has been boosted slightly...

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 DSLR Review (Full Resolution Test Images)
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Shutterbug
Published: 15.04.2015
Nikon D5500 DSLR Review (Full Resolution Test Images)

The first question I’d ask of any camera is this: Is this camera a good fit for me—for my hand, for my style of shooting, for what I want to shoot? I’ve been looking for a compact interchangeable-lens camera that I could easily carry around when I didn’t need my full-bodied Nikon D610. Yet, I don’t want to compromise image quality or the versatility that my D610 system affords me. So the obvious choices are a mirrorless compact system camera or just a smaller DSLR.

Nikon D5500 Nikon D5500 Review
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DPReview
Published: 02.04.2015
Nikon D5500 Review
4.0

The Nikon D5000 series has long been a good choice for photographers who wanted a very capable compact DSLR that offer a higher level of enthusiast features than the D3000 series that sits below it. Nikon's latest model - the D5500 - continues that trend, though the differences between it and the D5300 that came before it aren't enormous. The D5300, introduced in the fall of 2013, impressed us with its image quality, flip-out LCD, and feature set. We were less enthused about its menu system and live view performance.

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