D5500 is Nikon’s latest DSLR of 2015. It’s perfectly suitable for entry level users of DSLR as well as for photography enthusiasts seeking an affordable DSLR camera that is highly capable of excellent quality captures.

Specifications

• 24.2 megapixel photo capture

• 39 point Auto Focus system

• 5fps continuous shooting

• Built in Wi-Fi

• Sharp vari-angle touch display

• 1080/p60 video

• Mega compact DSLR with a lightweight body

• 1/4000 second maximum shutter speed

• Fully articulating LCD touch screen display of 3.2 inch, 1.2M dot resolution

• Omits optical low pass filter

• ISO 100-25, 600 sensitivity range

• No GPS

New Additions of Nikon D5500 - Comparison with Nikon D5300

• Nikon D5500 has a much slimmer body

• A touch enabled LCD

• Increased battery life of 820 shots as opposed to D5300’s 600 shots

• D5500 has a lighter body weight of 420g versus that of D3500’s 480 g

• Eye sensor and flat picture control that did not exist in the features of D5300

• A deeper grip and a hold that is more firm

Nikon D5509 - Interesting Features

Touch screen vari-angle LCD

With Nikon D5500’s high resolution feature of a touch screen mode, you’re just a touch away from opening the door to amazing shooting angles. Just turn on the 3.2 inch display, touch your focal point, and shoot your angles. Settings like ISO sensitivity, auto focus modes and apertures only need a click of the Fn button to give you access. A friendly layout with swipe gestures and easy navigation gives you a familiar smartphone appeal.

Wi-Fi transfers

With its built-in Wi-Fi, D5500 allows you to transfer photos to mobile phones with wireless shutter control, using the help of the Nikon wireless mobile utility application.

Lightweight & Small Structure

These two features make for easy portability anywhere you go. Its monocoque structure that uses new carbon fiber materials makes it durable in any weather condition.

Special Effects

Nikon’s D5500 is packed with special effect features like toy camera, selective camera, and miniature effect. It’s also equipped with POP and photo illustration as well as super vivid effects.

Striking Details

It is able to retain shadow and highlights, along with visible texture details. It shoots well in dim and incandescent lighting because of its ISO sensitivity range.

Other Features

A wide array of lenses can be paired with D5500 and can shoot videos up till 60 frames per second. It’s a slimly designed model and comes with an optical view finder. It can also capture video clips in HD with stereo sounds.

Though there is slow auto focus and no GPS, these are minor drawbacks and Nikon D5500 is the perfect option for high quality, detailed imagery seekers that look for affordability when it comes to purchasing a good DSLR camera.