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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D5300
D5300 vs D5500
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Panasonic FZ1000
FZ1000 vs FZ2500
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5600
D5500 vs D5600
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| Model Number: |
D5500 |
FZ2500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
FZ2000, FZH1 |
| Camera Format: |
SLR |
EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$999.95 |
$1199.99 |
| Street Price: |
$696.95 |
$931.32 |
| Date Available: |
2015-02-15 |
2016-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
23.6 oz
(668 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
34.1 oz
(966 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.8 in.
(124 x
97 x
70 mm)
|
5.4 x
4.0 x
5.3 in.
(138 x
102 x
135 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
|
| Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
20.1 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1 inch |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.7x |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2),
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2),
2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2),
4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3),
3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3),
2432 x 1824
(4.4 MP,
4:3),
5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1),
2592 x 2592
(6.7 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1824
(3.3 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.9 |
11.4 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p/72p/84p/96p/120p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| 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 |
n/a |
| Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
|
24 -
480mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
8.8 -
176mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.05x |
20.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T); 7-blade (rounded) aperture |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - f/11; 9 blade diaphragm; 2 built-in ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Auto) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
|
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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| Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
67.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
| 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 Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint; (Full area touch is available) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
EVF / LCD
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| 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 |
EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.55x |
0.74x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.82x |
2.18x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
|
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
125 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV |
Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step |
| 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, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame) |
Intelligent Multiple, 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 |
Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12 (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 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 |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,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 |
Wi-Fi, optional wired |
| 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 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.42 |
0.45 |
| 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 |
0.68 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.9 |
11.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
10.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
35 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
10.7 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
5 |
32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
0.10 seconds |
| 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 |
0.129 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.079 seconds |
0.039 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
2.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.8 seconds |
4.7 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
820 shots |
270 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EL14a |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v 1200mAh 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 |
| Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
None; PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer Studio available for download. |
| 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. |
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