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Nikon D5500

A light 2015 DX DSLR: 24 MP, 39-point AF, a 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Full HD/60 video in a 470 g body.

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Battery EN-EL14a Same family: EN-EL14 820 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.00 · Ansmann EN-EL14 Battery (replacement for Nikon EN-EL14) Every EN-EL14a battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2015
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
124 × 97 × 70mm
Weight
470g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
5fps
Battery Life
~820 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x
Screen
3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Wi-Fi, accessory terminal (WR / MC-DC2 / GP-1)
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
820 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
124 × 97 × 70mm
Weight (Grams)
470g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
5.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.9
Street
6.2
Travel
5.7
Wedding & Events
4.8
Vlogging & Video
4.2
Documentary
4.4
Sports & Action
4.9
Landscape
5.1
Wildlife
5.4
Casual
4.4
Food
5.7
Macro
4.7
Architecture
5.4
Astrophotography
5.1
✅ Great For
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Street 6.2 Strong on viewfinder, screen flexibility and battery life.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 4.2 Held back by video capability and generation.
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Casual 4.4 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
🎥
Documentary 4.4 Held back by generation and video capability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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