Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5500

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and D5500 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5000 was released 6 years before the D5500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the D5000 grades against the D5500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5000 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D5000 against the D5500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5000 and D5500 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5000 and D5500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5500 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D5000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.