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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D5300
D5300 vs D5500
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Canon EOS M3
EOS M3 vs EOS M6
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5600
D5500 vs D5600
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Canon EOS M6 Mark II
EOS M6 vs EOS M6 Mark II
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| Model Number: |
D5500 |
EOS M6 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$999.95 |
$899.99 |
| Street Price: |
$796.95 |
$399.00 |
| Date Available: |
2015-02-15 |
2017-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
23.6 oz
(668 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
18.3 oz
(520 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.8 in.
(124 x
97 x
70 mm)
|
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.8 in.
(112 x
68 x
45 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
24.2 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
84 |
|
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.1 |
|
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.0 |
|
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,438 |
|
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
4496 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2),
2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2),
2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2),
2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2),
6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9),
3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9),
2976 x 1680
(5.0 MP,
Other),
2397 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
16:9),
5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3),
2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3),
2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other),
4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1),
2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1),
1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1),
1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.9 |
9.2 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
|
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Canon EF-M |
| Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II |
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
|
24 -
72mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
15 -
45mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.05x |
3.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T); 7-blade (rounded) aperture |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
|
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
49.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
No |
|
| Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
|
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points, Face+Tracking AF, Smooth Zone AF, 1-point AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 17mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen; Eye sensor |
Optional external EVF-DC1 or EVF-DC2 connects via hot shoe. |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.55x |
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.82x |
|
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(346,700 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
|
10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Light Bulb, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame) |
Evaluative (384 zones), Center-weighted, Partial (10%), Spot (2%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset,
Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key), HDR |
Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold effect, Water Painting effect, Toy Camera effect, Miniature effect (Stills and Movie), High Dynamic Range), 2 Custom User Settings |
| Self Timer: |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
10, 2 or custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12 (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
UHS-I compliant |
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi or optional ML-L3, WR-1, WR-T10/ WR-R10 or MC-DC2 remote cord |
Optional wired (RS-60E3), IR (RC-6) or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): |
Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack |
Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack, wired remote jack |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.42 |
0.52 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.41 |
0.53 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.9 |
9.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
27 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
9.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
9.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
5 |
16 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.86 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.280 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.100 seconds |
0.122 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.079 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.8 seconds |
2.7 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
295 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
820 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
85 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EL14a |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
|
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
|
| Notes & Features: |
Available in black or red, in two different kit configurations: with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens or the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. |
Available in black or silver. |
