Nikon D5500 Review

A flat color profile captures footage in low contrast and higher dynamic range allowing for easier color grading in post-production.

D5500 can record to an external recorder at a higher quality than when recording to camera.

According to tests performed by DxOmark D5500 has 14.01 stops of dynamic range in print and 13.21 stops on screen for images taken at 100 ISO. Among the best scores for cameras in this price range.

Dynamic range is the range of brightness that a camera can capture. Detail in parts of the scene that are outside of the camera's dynamic range will be lost.

D5500 has a 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor. It's accurate and fast.

The camera is CIPA rated for 820 shots per charge.

D5500 shoots 1080p60 video that's low in noise and low in artifacts.

Nikon D5500 has a 24MP APS-C sensor and has no AA filter. The lack of an AA filter increases sharpness at the expense of increased moire chance. Little noise up to 3200 ISO. You can see in-depth lab tests on DPReview.

D5500 has a 3.2" 1.04M-dot tilt and swivel touchscreen.