Nikon
D5500
Lightweight APS-C DSLR with a tilting touchscreen and excellent image quality per dollar.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jan 2015
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 11.9 years newer.
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Wins
D5500
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD5500 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 49)
- BGR IVx 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)
- AD5500 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
D5500 is 15mm wider, 36mm taller, and 37mm thicker than GR IVx.
D5500 is 205 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm D5500 · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
D5500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D5500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
GR IVx: 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 IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
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 IVx supports it
Touchscreen
Only GR IVx supports it
Weight
265 g vs 470 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 IVx?
D5500 scores 6.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D5500 and GR IVx?
D5500 is 24.2 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D5500 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
D5500 does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D5500 or the GR IVx?
D5500 reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D5500 and GR IVx?
D5500 weighs 470 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 205 g lighter.
Do the D5500 and GR IVx record 4K video?
D5500: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D5500 and GR IVx weather sealed?
D5500: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D5500 and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the D5500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D5500 launched at $649 and GR IVx at $1,499. The D5500 is $850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Ricoh press materials.