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Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D7200

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Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2015March 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detailNikon DX CMOS without an optical low-pass filter; 24.2 million effective pixels globally, 24.16 million in Japanese specifications, and 24.78 million total; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent; sensor cleaning and Image Dust Off reference dataDX CMOS, 24.2 million effective pixels in global/US specifications or 24.16 million in Japan; 24.72 million total pixels. No optical low-pass filter; Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data. Full DX image 6000 × 4000; 1.3× crop 4800 × 3200
Image formatsCompressed 12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; maximum 6000 × 4000 pixels; customisable Picture Controls and in-camera RAW processing12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, lossless-compressed or compressed; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW and JPEG. Picture Controls include Flat, with Clarity adjustment and in-camera NEF processing
ISO detailISO 100–25600 in one-third stops; the full range is standard sensitivity rather than an expanded setting; Auto ISOStandard ISO 100–25600 in one-third or half stops; automatic sensitivity control. Hi BW1 and Hi BW2 equivalent to ISO 51200 and 102400, monochrome only in P/S/A/M
Image processorEXPEED 4EXPEED 4
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps6 fps
Lens detailAutofocus with AF-S, AF-I and, in the updated Japanese compatibility list, AF-P lenses; no body autofocus motor for screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU lenses require manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupportedNikon F mount with AF coupling and contacts; body autofocus motor. Compatible G/E/D and other AF lenses, AI-P and non-CPU AI lenses with restrictions; non-CPU lenses use A/M exposure. Non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses excluded
AutofocusMulti-CAM 4800DX; 39 phase-detection points including nine cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; selectable 39-point or 11-point layouts, dynamic 9/21/39-point areas and 3D tracking. Contrast-detection autofocus in live viewAdvanced Multi-CAM 3500 II phase-detection module with 51 points, including 15 cross-type and one central f/8-compatible point; -3 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning. Single-point, dynamic nine/21/51 points, 3D tracking and auto-area AF. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S/AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areas
Shutter1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third or half stops, Bulb and Time with optional ML-L3 remote; flash sync 1/200 secondElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 1/8000 to 30 seconds in half or one-third stops, Bulb and Time; tested to 150000 cycles. X-sync 1/250 second, up to 1/320 with reduced flash range
Burst detailUp to approximately 5 fps for JPEG or 12-bit RAW, 4 fps for 14-bit RAW and 3 fps in continuous low; specified with AF-C, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and default settings; quiet release and interval-timer shootingFull DX: 6 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 5 fps 14-bit RAW. 1.3× crop: 7 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 6 fps 14-bit RAW. Maker buffer claim up to 100 Large/Fine JPEGs or 18 lossless-compressed 14-bit RAW images using a specified 16 GB SanDisk UHS-I card at ISO 100. Live-view burst up to 3.7 fps; quiet release, mirror-up, self-timer and optional ML-L3 infrared release
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C, including manual full output; accessory shoeBuilt-in pop-up i-TTL flash with commander function, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; accessory shoe and Auto FP with compatible external Speedlights
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto, scene and special-effects modes; 2016-pixel RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure, white-balance and Active D-Lighting bracketingP/S/A/M, Auto, scene and effects modes; U1/U2 custom presets. 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash bracketing up to nine frames, white-balance up to three, Active D-Lighting up to five (Japan specification)
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailH.264 MOV at Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720p 60p/50p or 640 × 424 at 30p/25p; actual NTSC rates 59.94/29.97/23.976. Up to 29 minutes 59 seconds, reduced to 20 or 10 minutes depending on resolution, frame rate and quality. Photography Blog's Motion JPEG AVI passage differs from Nikon's technical sheetFull DX 1920 × 1080 at 30p/25p/24p; 60p/50p only in 1.3× crop; 1280 × 720 at 60p/50p. MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with linear PCM audio. High-quality clips limited to 10 minutes at 1080p60/50 or 20 minutes at other modes; standard quality 20 minutes or 29 min 59 s respectively. Time-lapse with exposure smoothing; manual-mode Auto ISO; Flat Picture Control. Photography Blog sample caption incorrectly says 1920 × 1280; maker specifies 1920 × 1080
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones with adjustable sensitivity; external stereo microphone through 3.5 mm input; linear PCM audioBuilt-in stereo microphone, adjustable sensitivity, frequency-response and wind-noise-reduction settings; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with plug-in power and headphone output. Photo Review says no wind-reduction filter, conflicting with Nikon's original announcement
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots1,037,0001,229,000
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailSide-hinged 3.2-inch 3:2 vari-angle touchscreen, approximately 1037000 dots globally, rounded to 1040000 in Japan; 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; Touch AF, touch shutter, playback gestures and assignable Touch Fn for viewfinder shooting; eye sensor switches display off; dots count subpixelsFixed 3.2-inch TFT with approximately 1229000 dots in Japan or 1228800 in the US specification, 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; top status LCD and live view; dots are subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.82× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 17 mm eyepointPentaprism with approximately 100% coverage in DX or 97% in 1.3× crop; 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 19.5 mm eyepoint; OLED information, grid display and depth-of-field preview
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)820 photographs1110 photographs
Body weight420 g675 g
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 5 February 2015; global announcement on 6 January 2015Nikon Japan records actual first sale on 19 March 2015; global announcement dated 2 March 2015
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot with UHS-I support; MMC unsupportedTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, UHS-I supported; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copying
PortsHi-Speed USB, HDMI Type C, NTSC/PAL analogue video output, 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input and accessory terminal for optional WR-1/WR-R10 wireless remote, MC-DC2 remote or GP-1/GP-1A GPS; optional ML-L3 infrared remoteHi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2, WR-1/WR-R10 or GP-1/GP-1A GPS; optional UT-1 wired LAN
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi for still-image transfer and remote shooting with Wireless Mobile Utility; WPA2-PSK/AES security and WPS. No integrated GPS; optional GP-1/GP-1A accessoryBuilt-in IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and NFC pairing with compatible Android devices; Wireless Mobile Utility provides image transfer and remote still shooting. Optional WR radio controllers or ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in GPS
Battery life detailEN-EL14a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 820 CIPA photographs per charge. Photography Blog's 600-shot passage differs from Nikon's specificationsEN-EL15 lithium-ion battery; approximately 1110 CIPA still images or 80 minutes of movie recording per charge. Optional MB-D15 takes one EN-EL15 or six AA cells
ChargingExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5b adapter with EP-5A power connectorExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5b mains adapter and EP-5B connector
DimensionsApproximately 124 × 97 × 70 mmApproximately 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mm
Weight detailApproximately 420 g body only or 470 g including battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 675 g body only; 765 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMonocoque structure using carbon-fibre composite for front body and front/rear coversMagnesium-alloy construction with sealing against dust and water drops
ColoursBlack or red; regional body-only and kit availability variesBlack
In the boxEN-EL14a battery, MH-24 charger, UC-E23 USB cable, EG-CP16 audio-video cable, AN-DC3 strap, BF-1B body cap and DK-25 eyecupEN-EL15, MH-25a charger, UC-E17 USB cable, AN-DC1BK strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-23 eyecup (Japan body package)

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