Nikon D5500 (2015)

Name: Nikon D5500
Brand: Nikon

A compact DSLR with a vari-angle touch-screen, released in early 2015.

Overview

The Nikon D5500 is a single-lens reflex digital camera released on January 5, 2015. It sits in Nikon's DX DSLR lineup and succeeds the D5300. It was aimed at photographers stepping up from entry-level models. It has a 24.2-megapixel sensor in a compact, lightweight body. It was also Nikon's first DSLR with a touch-screen, paired with a vari-angle monitor.

Specifications

Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Sensor	24.2MP CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter
Max resolution	6000 x 4000
Image ratio	3:2
Autofocus system	Multi-CAM 4800DX 39-point autofocus system
Monitor	Vari-angle monitor with touch-screen interface
Weight (body only)	420g
Dimensions	124 x 97 x 70 mm
Connectivity	USB (proprietary), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Battery	EN-EL14a (820 shots CIPA)
Orientation sensor	Yes
Metering	Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame

Design

The D5500 is one of the smallest DSLRs in its class. It was Nikon's first DSLR with a vari-angle monitor and touch-screen, so you can control it by touch and shoot from awkward angles. There is no optical low-pass filter in front of the 24.2MP APS-C sensor, which keeps the images sharper.

Context

The D5500 was a step up from budget DSLRs. It succeeded the D5300 and went after enthusiasts who wanted better image quality and handling in a smaller body. It added Wi-Fi and touch control and kept strong image performance.

Market

The D5500 launched at $899.95. In recent user discussions, someone questioned whether a used unit at around $400 was good value, which shows the secondary market is still active. Some users have reported autofocus problems, including failure to engage or limited focus point selection.