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Testseek.co.uk have collected 132 expert reviews of the Nikon D5500 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D5500.
Award: Most Awarded March 2015
March 2015
 
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132 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Vari
  • Angle touchscreen
  • Proven sensor
  • Small size and low weight
  • The Nikon D5500 delivers excellent photo quality as well as a performance that can keep up with your kids and pets
  • Excellent updated handling
  • Solid performance
  • Great images
  • Fast AF
  • High-resolution sensor with no optical low-pass filter gives good image quality-
  • Quick autofocus system
  • Great colour rendition
  • Buildquality
  • Adjustable touchscreen
  • Reduced size and weight
  • Picture quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Improved Live View responsiveness
  • WiFi
  • Detailed images
  • Monocoque design
  • Articulated touchscreen
  • Quality 24MP stills
  • Decent 1080/60p movies
  • Vari-angle
  • Touchscreen LCD
  • Great user interface for newbies

The editors didn't like

  • The optical viewfinder in a DSLR doesn't show the effect of camera adjustments
  • GPS unit gone
  • The redesigned grip may not be comfortable for people with large hands
  • And Nikon really needs to update its Wi-Fi app
  • No GPS
  • Conservative upgrades
  • Lacks control buttons
  • No built-in GPS module
  • Default JPG image too dense
  • Menus as convoluted as ever
  • AF slightly slower than on the D5300
  • AF noisy when filming
  • No headphone output
  • Relatively cramped viewfinder
  • Less-substantial construction
  • Weak 18-55mm lens kit

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  Published: 2018-05-05, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • If you're looking for an entry-level D-SLR, then the D5500 should definitely be on your shortlist. It's got all the features you'd expect from a camera in this category, as well as a few pleasant surprises. It handles well, making it a pleasure to use, an...

 
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  Published: 2017-07-17, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Superb sensor, disappointing kit lens, middling controls: the Nikon D5500 is a fine camera but it lacks consistency...

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  Published: 2017-04-17, Author: Jacky , review by: amateurphotographer.co.uk

  • Would I recommend the Nikon D5500? For some people, absolutely. Its a brilliant example of a camera thats approachable enough for novice users while being capable enough to satisfy the needs of a more demanding audience. Furthermore, its small size, lig...

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  Published: 2016-03-24, review by: EISA.eu

  • Abstract:  The D5500 is a compact, lightweight, but very capable DSLR with an easy-to-handle body. Its 24-million-pixel sensor offers class-leading image quality, with excellent resolution due to the lack of an optical low-pass filter, and huge dynamic range especia...

 
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  Published: 2015-11-18, review by: stuff.tv

  • Detailed images, Monocoque design, Articulated touchscreen
  • Relatively cramped viewfinder
  • It's got the same sensor and processor as the D53300 For the most part, a few little changes can add up to a great camera with the Nikon D5500. It's got the same sensor and processor as the D53300, but some improvements to the way it handles make it a mo...

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  Published: 2015-09-30, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Photo answers review Photo answers rating Nikon divides its entry-level range of D-SLRs into two tiers; the D3000 range and the slightly more advanced D5000 series. The D5500 is the latest update to the upper tier, and sees a few new tweaks and additi...

 
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  Published: 2015-05-28, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • The Nikon D5500 delivers excellent photo quality as well as a performance that can keep up with your kids and pets
  • The redesigned grip may not be comfortable for people with large hands, and Nikon really needs to update its Wi-Fi app
  • Lightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5500 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR...

 
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  Published: 2015-04-14, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Superb sensor, disappointing kit lens, middling controls: the Nikon D5500 is a fine camera but it lacks consistency....

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  Published: 2015-03-30, review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Quality 24MP stills, Decent 1080/60p movies, Vari-angle, touchscreen LCD, Great user interface for newbies
  • Less-substantial construction, Weak 18-55mm lens kit
  • The DT Accessory PackNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR ($500)For newbies, this lens gives you a longer focal range and is a better alternative to the 18-55mm kit option.Incase Designs CL58065 DSLR case ($60)This simple camera bag has room for...

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  Published: 2015-03-20, Author: Kyle , review by: reviewed.com

  • How bad do you want a touchscreen? With the same sensor, processor, video performance, and optical viewfinder as its predecessor, the D5500 isn't breaking down any new barriers. It's much more compact, sure, but it's otherwise an incremental upgrade t...

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