While the Nikon D5500 might seem like a successor to the D5300, the two continue alongside each other in Nikon’s entry-level range. So, which one should you buy? Find out in our Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5300 head to head
Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5300 – Key Specs
Nikon D5500
Street Price: £679 with 18-55mm kit lens
Sensor: 24.2MP, APS-C CMOS sensor
LCD: 3.2in, 1,037k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder: Approx. 95% coverage; 0.82x magnification
Other: Full HD video capture @ 60p; Wi-fi connectivity; 39-point AF set-up; 5fps continuous shooting; EXPEED 4 processor
Nikon D5300
Street Price: £590 with 18-55mm kit lens
Sensor: 24.2MP, APS-C CMOS sensor
LCD: 3.2in, 1,037k-dot vari-angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder: Approx. 95% coverage; 0.82x magnification
Other: Full HD video capture @ 60p; Wi-fi and GPS; 39-point AF set-up; 5fps continuous shooting; EXPEED 4 processor
Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5300 – Comparison
Perhaps somewhat unsurprisingly, considering they’re designed to sit alongside each other in Nikon’s DSLR line-up, there’s very little to separate the D5500 and D5300.
In fact, the two cameras share an almost identical specification. The only major differences between the two are that the D5500 now features touchscreen LCD technology. The impact of the removal of GPS technology – another key change – is offset by the retention of Wi-fi connectivity.
The two are both very impressive entry-level DSLRs – if you have to pick between the pair and can do without the touchscreen technology the D5300 will serve you well.
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