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Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750

Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Nikon D5500 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5300
  • Later Model is Nikon D5600
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D780
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Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D5500 versus Nikon D750, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the D750 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the D5500 (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5500 was manufactured 4 months later than the D750 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D5500 scores versus the D750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Nikon D750

 D5500 D750 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D5500

 D750 D5500 
Display resolution1229k1037kSharper display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Nikon D750

 D5500 D750 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2014Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5500 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5500 versus Nikon D750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D5500 against the D750.

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and D750 is 71 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and D750.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The D5500 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult.

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5500
Street photography with Nikon D750
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (420g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (820 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
78
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5500 Travel photography advice
Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
81
good battery pack (820 per charge)
lighter than competition (420g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
good battery (1,230 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5500
Landscape photography with Nikon D750
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (820 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (1,230 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5500 Vlogging advice
Nikon D750 Vlogging advice
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition (420g)
no image stabilization
30
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5500 and Nikon D750
 Nikon D5500Nikon D750
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5500 Nikon D750
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420g (0.93 lb) 840g (1.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 93
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 14.5
DXO Low light score 1438 2956
Other
Battery life 820 pictures 1230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage slots Single 2
Launch price $700 $2,000