Upgrade Guide

Nikon D3300→Nikon D5500

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D3300

£59 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D5500

£165 used (+£106)

2015

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D3300. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D5500

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D3300	D5500
Price	£59 used	£165 used
Released	2014	2015	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	5fps
Battery Life	~700 shots (CIPA)	~820 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	460g (with battery)	470g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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