Nikon
D5500
Lightweight APS-C DSLR with a tilting touchscreen and excellent image quality per dollar.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jan 2015
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 11 years newer.
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Wins
D5500
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD5500 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AD5500 has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- AD5500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 470 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD5500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
D5500 is 15mm wider, 36mm taller, and 37mm thicker than GR IV.
D5500 is 208 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm D5500 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D5500
124 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D5500
124 × 70 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D5500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D5500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
GR IV: mount data unavailable
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
D5500
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
493 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D5500 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Touchscreen
Only GR IV supports it
Weight
262 g vs 470 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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.
D5500
Pros
- ✓Very lightweight DSLR
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF for action
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon D5500
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D5500 or GR IV?
D5500 scores 6.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D5500 and GR IV?
D5500 is 24.2 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D5500 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
D5500 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D5500 or the GR IV?
D5500 reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D5500 and GR IV?
D5500 weighs 470 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 208 g lighter.
Do the D5500 and GR IV record 4K video?
D5500: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D5500 and GR IV weather sealed?
D5500: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D5500 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the D5500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D5500 launched at $649 and GR IV at $1,499. The D5500 is $850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Ricoh press materials.