The Nikon D5500 is an F-mount DSLR released by Nikon on January 5, 2015.Press Release for D5500 - The world's smallest, lightest, and slimmest digital SLR camera, and the first Nikon digital SLR camera to be equipped with a touch screen vari-angle monitor and built-in Wi-Fi function; Nikon; January 6, 2015.Nikon announces the D5500, its first ever touchscreen DSLR; The Verge; January 5, 2015. As the successor to the D5300 (with no D5400 in between), this was the first Nikon DSLR to feature a touchscreen.
The Nikon D5500 features a carbon-fiber composite body, weighs 60 grams less than its predecessor (the D5300), and has a touchscreen as well as Wi-Fi. It lacks NFC (near field communication) connectivity and GPS functionality.
The Nikon D5500 is a compact DSLR containing a 24.2 megapixel sensor with no optical low-pass filter. It also features a touchscreen LCD and a lightweight design. It includes a 39-point autofocus system and ability to shoot up to 5 frames per second, as well as built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.Nikon D5500 Review - Specifications Imaging-resource
A review by Camera Decision highlighted the bigger buffer for raw files and the longer battery life.Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5300 Cameradecision
The D5500 was superseded by the D5600 in late 2016.
Features
24.2MP CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter Ultra-compact and lightweight body Multi-CAM 4800DX 39-point autofocus system 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor, used for 3D subject tracking in AF-C Sensitivity range of ISO 100–25,600 5 fps continuous shooting 1/4000 sec maximum shutter speed 3.2", 1.2M dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD 1080/60p video with clean output over HDMI and Flat Picture Control Built-in Wi-Fi
See also List of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motor
References
External links
Nikon D5500, Nikon USA Nikon D5500, Nikon Global Nikon D5500 reviews at Digital Photography Review