Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D7500

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5500 versus Nikon D7500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5500 was released 3 years earlier than the D7500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D5500 scores vs the D7500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5500 and Nikon D7500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5500 features outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D5500 versus Nikon D7500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D5500 against the D7500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5500 and D7500 is 71 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and D7500.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D5500 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older D5500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.