Nikon D5500

The Nikon D5500 is an F-mount DSLR released by Nikon on January 5, 2015. As the successor to the D5300 (with no D5400 in between), it is the first Nikon DSLR to feature a touchscreen.

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.

The Nikon D5500 is a versatile and compact DSLR that captures 24.2-megapixel photos with a high-resolution sensor and no optical low-pass filter, making it useful for cropping or enlarging images without losing detail or sharpness. It also features a touchscreen LCD and a lightweight design. It includes a 39-point autofocus system and ability to shoot up to 5 frames per second, as well as built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.

A review by CameraDecision highlights the bigger buffer for raw files and the longer battery life.

The D5500 was superseded by the D5600 in late 2016.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