Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D5500

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon D5200 versus Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the D5200 (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5200 was released 20 months earlier than the D5500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D5200 scores vs the D5500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5200 and Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 has outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D5200 and the D5500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and D5500 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and D5500.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older D5200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.