Testseek.com have collected 132 expert reviews of the Nikon D5500 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D5500.
March 2015
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132 Reviews
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988 Reviews
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The editors liked
Variangle touchscreen
Proven sensor
Small size and low weight
The image processing is notable for its wide dynamic range. A couple of hundred test photos taken in harsh afternoon light show fine shadow/highlight detail preservation. (See samples here) All the essentials – exposure
Focus
Colour and tone are handled
The Nikon D5500 delivers excellent photo quality as well as a performance that can keep up with your kids and pets
The editors didn't like
The optical viewfinder in a DSLR doesn't show the effect of camera adjustments
GPS unit gone
Socalled “live view” continues to be a pain in the posterior. It is clunky to access
Sludgy in operation and disables the eyelevel viewfinder. It still feels like interim technology needing further development
The redesigned grip may not be comfortable for people with large hands
High image quality, Compact and feather-light, Lots of options, Part of a large system; many lenses and accessories available, Good price-to-quality ratio
No GPS, No extra protection against dust and water, AF in LiveView is slow
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The Nikon D5500 is an excellent entry-level and enthusiast-on-a-budget DSLR. The camera is not overly intimidating for new users and offers plenty of features to move you along as you learn. The experienced enthusiast will benefit from the impressive feat...
Published: 2015-04-15, Author: Jack , review by: shutterbug.com
The measure of a camera is not its cost or features or even the size of its sensor. A camera is measured by the images it helps you capture and the depth, scope, and quality of these images. The Nikon D5500 let me capture some unusual moments. But is it t...
Published: 2015-04-02, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Excellent image quality with wide dynamic range, Compact and light yet wellbuilt body with perfectly designed grip, 3.2" fully articulating LCD ideal for video and tripod use, Touchscreen makes menu navigation and rack focusing easy, Impressive focus trac
Fine detail in JPEGs can get smudged at higher ISOs, Lacks second control dial found on most of competition, Limited buffer memory affects continuous shooting and bracketing when using Raw, No aperture control or Auto ISO in movie mode, No exposure simula
The D5500 is a compact, lightweight, and very competent DSLR. Its image quality is impressive, feature set is broad, and performance is strong. It's not great for continuous Raw shooting and the lack of a second control dial may put off some enthusiasts, ...
Published: 2015-03-27, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Hard-core Nikon fans aren't likely to find too much here to get excited about, especially as the company has traded the touchscreen LCD for the built-in GPS of the D5300. Now D5500 users will have to budget $250 extra for the GP-1 and have it take up the...
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Published: 2015-03-26, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Omits optical low-pass filter. Sharp vari-angle touch display. Solid detail at high ISOs. 5fps continuous shooting. 39-point AF system. Quick startup. 1080p60 video. Integrated Wi-Fi. External mic support.
Smaller body means controls are somewhat cramped. Pentamirror viewfinder. No GPS. Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses. Limited Wi-Fi remote control. Self-timer deactivates after use. Lacks depth of field preview
The Nikon D5500 D-SLR delivers images that are just as good as the D5300 it replaces, and manages to do so in a smaller body....
That grip, Pretty small size, Reliable and can deliver very solid image quality,
A bit too skinny in places
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