Nikon D5500 vs Sigma fp

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      BrandNikonSigma
      ModelD5500fp
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300
      Successor ModelNikon D5600 Sigma fp L
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)$1899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel25.38 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range6 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicHigh, med, low
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points3949
      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 screen
      Optics Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Lens MountNikon FLeica L
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.15"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps18.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/30 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 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 meteringS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-5 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      DxO Low Light ISO1438
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score84
      Video Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100 fps
      CinemaDNGH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP 8/10/12-Bit
      3840 x 2160
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 12-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 24.00 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hours
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of July, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) via smartphone or wired remote
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"6.5 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.9 lb2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aBP-51
      Battery Life820 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D5500 Sigma fp
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 wec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      2 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Material of ConstructionAluminum
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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