Nikon
D5500
Lightweight APS-C DSLR with a tilting touchscreen and excellent image quality per dollar.
$649
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
25,600
Burst
11 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
470 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon D5500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
124 × 97 × 70 mm · 470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 11fps burst — solid for most action
- · 493 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Good- · 470g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Good- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 470g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Very lightweight DSLR
- ✓ Tilting touchscreen
- ✓ 24MP sensor
- ✓ Affordable used
Cons
- – Discontinued
- – No 4K
- – Basic AF for action
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon D5500