Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD5500D5000
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300 Nikon D60
      Successor ModelNikon D5600 Nikon D5100
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20003216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames)
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 13 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.52x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene Modes
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      DxO Low Light ISO1438868
      DxO Color Depth24.122.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.012.5
      DxO Overall Score8472
      Video Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL Output
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aEN-EL9a
      Battery Life820 shots510 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D5500 Nikon D5000
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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