Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Nikon
D5500
Lightweight APS-C DSLR with a tilting touchscreen and excellent image quality per dollar.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jan 2015
X100VI is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
X100VI
Wins
D5500
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD5500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- BD5500 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 11 fps)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D5500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)
X100VI is 22mm shorter and 15mm thinner than D5500 but it is also 4mm wider.
X100VI is 51 g heavier than D5500.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 70mm D5500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D5500
124 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D5500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
D5500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100VI: mount data unavailable
D5500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100VI
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X100VI supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100VI supports it
Reasons to choose
D5500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D5500 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 425 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
D5500
Pros
- ✓Very lightweight DSLR
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF for action
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X100VI or D5500?
X100VI scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D5500 — 40.2MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and D5500?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and D5500 is 24.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and D5500 have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the D5500?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. D5500 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and D5500?
X100VI weighs 521 g and D5500 weighs 470 g, so the D5500 is 51 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and D5500 record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. D5500: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100VI and D5500 weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. D5500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 640 shots for the D5500, giving the D5500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and D5500 at $649. The D5500 is $950 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.