When comparing Canon EOS 750D vs Nikon D5500, the Slant community recommends Nikon D5500 for most people. In the question“What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?” Nikon D5500 is ranked 5th while Canon EOS 750D is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Nikon D5500 is:
A flat color profile captures footage in low contrast and higher dynamic range allowing for easier color grading in post-production.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt touchscreen
750D has a 3:2, 1.04M-dot swivel-and-tilt touchscreen with support for multitouch and gestures.
Pro Flicker detection
The camera can detect flickering light sources and sync up with them to shoot at peak brightness in order to avoid underexposing the image by accident.
Pro Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC
NFC enables simple pairing with a smartphone while the built-in Wi-Fi allows transferring files between the camera and a smartphone as well as enables you to use your smartphone to control the camera.
Pro Continuous AF for video
750D uses 19-point cross-type autofocus and has a hybrid sensor that combines contrast detection autofocus and phase detection autofocus. For continuous AF tracking while filming the camera first approximates the focus using phase detection, then uses contrast detection to more accurately adjust the focus. It performs well with set AF points for tracking, less so using subject tracking.
Pro Touchscreen allows quickly setting the AF point
You simply tap the screen to manually set the AF point.
Pro Offers a flat color profile for video
A flat color profile captures footage in low contrast and higher dynamic range allowing for easier color grading in post-production.
Pro Can output 8-bit 4:2:2 1080p60 video over HDMI
D5500 can record to an external recorder at a higher quality than when recording to camera.
Pro Good dynamic range
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.
Pro Good subject tracking
D5500 has a 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor. It's accurate and fast.
Pro Good battery life
The camera is CIPA rated for 820 shots per charge.
Pro Good video quality
D5500 shoots 1080p60 video that's low in noise and low in artifacts.
Pro Great image quality
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.
Pro Good tilt and swivel touchscreen offers versatility and ease of use
D5500 has a 3.2" 1.04M-dot tilt and swivel touchscreen.
Pro Well implemented Auto ISO
Cons
Con Poor subject tracking in live mode
Subject tracking for the camera is somewhat unreliable. It works well if the subject is well isolated from the scene, but quickly becomes unreliable in crowded scenes.
Con Dynamic range could be better
According to tests performed by DxOmark 750D has 11.96 stops of dynamic range in print and 11.17 stops on screen for images taken at 100 ISO while cameras in this price range commonly push 14 in print and 13 on screen.
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.
Con Battery life could be better
CIPA rated 440 shots per charge.
Con Lacking Auto-ISO system
Auto ISO automatically changes ISO within a user defined range based on lighting conditions. 750D lacks this feature.
Con Lacks AF microadjustment option
Autofocus microadjustment is intended to fine tune the point where the camera focuses. If the camera consistently focuses slightly in front or behind the intended point, microadjustments allow you to fix that. 750D lacks this ability.
Con Can't control aperture in movie mode
While you can set ISO and shutter speed before you start shooting, the camera will choose the aperture for you.
Con Buffer limits continuous RAW shooting speed
Buffer fills after 6 RAW shots or 13 JPEG shots after which you have to wait for the buffer to clear.
Con Lacks Auto ISO in movie mode
Auto ISO automatically changes ISO within a user defined range based on lighting conditions. This feature cannot be used in movie mode.
Con Can't micro-adjust lens focus points
Autofocus microadjustment is intended to fine tune the point where the camera focuses. If the camera consistently focuses slightly in front or behind the intended point, microadjustments allow you to fix that. D5500 lacks this ability.
Con No environmental sealing
Con JPEG details get smudgy at high ISO settings
