Nikon D5500 vs Fujifilm X-T20

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Nikon D5500 vs Fujifilm X-T20

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Nikon D5600
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30
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Differences

Nikon D5500 advantages over Fujifilm X-T20

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

820 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T20 advantages over Nikon D5500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
41 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
25 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Amazingly small for a DSLR; Great image quality for its class, including superb low light and high ISO performance; Generous JPEG buffer depth; High resolution.
Buffer depths are shallow when shooting RAW; Lacks GPS from the predecessor; No AA filter means it's susceptible to aliasing artifacts.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Nikon D5500

Pentax K-S1

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S1

Fujifilm X-T20

Pentax K-S1

$599
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony A6300

Nikon D5500

Sony A6300

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D5500 vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A6300

$599
APS-C

Touchscreen
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

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Compared to Nikon D3400

Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D3400

Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon D3400

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Nikon D5600

Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon D5600

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T100

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D5500 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T100

$599
APS-C

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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