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Add to SafariWhen comparing Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D7200, the Slant community recommends Nikon D7200 for most people. In the question“What are the best cameras for photography under $1000?” Nikon D7200 is ranked 12th while Nikon D5500 is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Nikon D7200 is:
A flat color profile captures footage in low contrast and higher dynamic range allowing for easier color grading in post-production.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
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
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.
Cons
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
Con Lacks focus peaking
The absence of focus peaking makes manually focusing difficult.
Con Poor in-video autofocus
The autofocus is fast and jumpy.
Con Fixed aperture in movie mode
Aperture cannot be adjusted while shooting.
Con Shooting 1080p60 requires using 1.3x crop sensor region
The image gets upscaled to 1080p from the crop region when shooting at 60fps. Though the difference between non-upscaled and upscaled footage is small and might go unnoticed.
