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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D5300
D5300 vs D5500 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5600
D5500 vs D5600 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D5500 | X-U (Typ 113) |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $999.95 | $2950.00 |
| Street Price: | $696.95 | $3,495.00 |
| Date Available: | 2015-02-15 | 2015-01-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
23.6 oz
(668 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
22.4 oz
(635 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (124 x 97 x 70 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
3.5 in. (140 x 79 x 88 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 49.00 feet (15 meters) |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 4.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| 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 Capture | ||
| 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) |
4944 x 3278
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH, 10 elements in8 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces, UW protective glass |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 35mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 23mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.05x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T); 7-blade (rounded) aperture | f/1.7 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| 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 | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| 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 | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.82x | |
| Display | ||
| 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) | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12500 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
| 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, Incandescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| 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) | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
| 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 | Underwater Mode (adjusts white balance and distortion control) |
| Self Timer: | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| 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 | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, On, On/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.0 |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12 (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) | ISO 100: Approx. 0.3 - 2.0 m |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | 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 | .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi or optional ML-L3, WR-1, WR-T10/ WR-R10 or MC-DC2 remote cord | |
| Connections (extended): | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | |
| 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 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 7 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 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 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.23 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.079 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 450 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 820 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EL14a | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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 |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Free Adobe Lightroom Download |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| 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. | Waterproof up to 49 feet (15 meters) and shockproof to falls from 4 feet (1.2 meters). |
