Upgrade Guide

Nikon D5500→Nikon D610

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

You own

Nikon

D5500

£165 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D610

£152 used (-£12)

2013

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Skip it

The D610 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D5500. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D5500	D610
Price	£165 used	£152 used
Released	2015	2013	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	39-point phase-detect (9 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	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~820 shots (CIPA)	~900 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	470g (with battery)	850g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD slots

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