Nikon D5500
The Nikon D5500 is an F-mount DSLR released by Nikon on January 5, 2015.[1][2] As the successor of the D5300 (the D5400 does not exist),[3] it is the first Nikon DSLR to feature a touchscreen.[3]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm Nikon DX format RGB CMOS sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 × 4000 pixels (24.2 megapixels) |
| Recording medium | Secure Digital, SDSC, SDHC, SDXC, supports UHS-I bus. |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 to 30 s |
| Continuous shooting | 5 fps |
| General | |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL14A Lithium-Ion |
| AV Port(s) | Mini-HDMI for video, 3.5mm stereo jack for microphone |
| Data Port(s) | USB (proprietary), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 420 grams (14.8 oz) body only |
| Made in |  Thailand |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nikon D5300 |
| Successor | Nikon D5600 |
The Nikon D5500 features a carbon-fiber composite body, weighs 60 grams less than its predecessor (the D5300), and has a touchscreen as well as Wi-Fi. It lacks NFC (near field communication) connectivity and GPS functionality.[4]
The Nikon D5500 is a versatile and compact DSLR that captures stunningly sharp 24.2-megapixel photos with a high-resolution sensor and no optical low-pass filter, making it ideal for cropping or enlarging images without losing detail or sharpness. It also features a touchscreen Vari-angle LCD and a lightweight, durable design, making it easy to use and carry with you at all times. With its 39-point autofocus system and ability to shoot up to 5 frames per second, the D5500 delivers speed and accuracy to help you capture all of life's precious moments, while also allowing you to easily share them with others through its built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.[5]
A review lists the bigger buffer for raw files and the longer battery life.[6]
The D5500 was superseded by the D5600 in late 2016.
Features
- 24.2MP CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter
- Ultra-compact and lightweight body
- Multi-CAM 4800DX 39-point autofocus system
- 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor, used for 3D subject tracking in AF-C
- Sensitivity range of ISO 100–25,600
- 5 fps continuous shooting
- 1/4000 sec maximum shutter speed
- 3.2", 1.2M dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD display
- 1080/60p video with clean output over HDMI and Flat Picture Control
- Built-in Wi-Fi
References
- Press Release for D5500 - The world's smallest, lightest, and slimmest digital SLR camera, and the first Nikon digital SLR camera to be equipped with a touch screen vari-angle monitor and built-in Wi-Fi function; Nikon; January 6, 2015.
- Nikon announces the D5500, its first ever touchscreen DSLR; The Verge; January 5, 2015.
- "Nikon feels out CES with the entry-level D5500, its first touch-enabled DSLR". digitaltrends.com. January 5, 2015. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
Mysteriously, Nikon decided to skip the D5400
- "Nikon D5300 vs D5500 vs D3300, what's the difference?". Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- Nikon D5500 Review - Specifications Imaging-resource
- Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5300 Cameradecision
External links
- Nikon D5500, Nikon USA
- Nikon D5500, Nikon Global
- Nikon D5500 reviews at Digital Photography Review