Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5600 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5600.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D5500	Nikon D5600
Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	No	No
AF Points	39	39
Cross-type AF Points	9	9
Continuous Mode	5fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fully Articulated	3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,036,800 dots	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.82x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	100
RAW Buffer Size	7	12
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/200
Startup Time	0.4s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	820 shots	820 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight	14.8 oz (420g)	16.4 oz (465g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2017

Nikon D5500 Advantages:

• Price – The D5500 is more affordable and almost the same camera

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Nikon D5600 Advantages:

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

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