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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5300
  • Replacement is Nikon D5600
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and D5500 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was unveiled 8 years prior to the D5500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up versus the D5500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Nikon D5500

 Fujifilm IS Pro D5500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 D5500 Fujifilm IS Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2007Fresher by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D5500

 Fujifilm IS Pro D5500 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm IS Pro features external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon D5500 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro versus the D5500.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and D5500 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm IS Pro and D5500.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5500 to produce greater detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D5500
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Street photography with Nikon D5500
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (920g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (420g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography advice
Nikon D5500 Sports photography advice
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (820 shots)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than average (920 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
81
better than average battery life (820 shots)
lighter than competition (420 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5500 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (820 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5500 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (420g)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D5500
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProNikon D5500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Nikon D5500
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2007-07-13 2015-01-06
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 420g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1438
Other
Battery life - 820 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $700