The Nikon D5500 offers fantastic DSLR image quality and speed in an ultralight and inexpensive package. Live View lets you shoot photos and videos while held away from your head with a swiveling screen.

It takes a fairly careful look at the specification list of the D5500 to find the differences between the D5500 and its predecessor, the Nikon D5300. Both cameras, for instance, have an APS-C or DX format sensor with 24.2 million effective pixels, an Expeed 4 processing engine, a 3.2-inch...

It's a curious time in the world of cameras right now, with boundaries ever-blurring, but new technologies incremental rather than revolutionary. The arrival of the Nikon D5500, which is the company's first ever touchscreen DSLR, looks to fend off the competition and, but of course, the advance of...

Not only is the camera fantastic but I had to contact the seller to ask them a question and I received a very fast and polite response back. The 18-55mm lens that comes with the kit is very capable. To me the DX Vs FX is ridiculous.

Nikon has two DSLR series aimed at beginners. The cheaper D3000-series cameras like the D3300 are for outright novices, while the D5000-series cameras, including this D5500, are designed for people still learning but ready for some more advanced techniques.

Nikon's D5500 is a good starter camera for new DSLR buyers. Just make sure you pair it with a good lens.

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 D5500 is Nikon's latest upper entry-level DSLR and like its predecessors, delivers a decent step-up from budget models without the complication, size and expense of mid-range or semi-pro bodies.

Low noise and potentially high resolution; Large; fully-articulated touchscreen; Fairly compact body for a traditional DSLR; Built-in Wifi; but unlike D5300; relies on phone for GPS; 1080p movies at a variety of frame rates

Need to upgrade kit zoom to exploit full resolution; Relatively small viewfinder image size; Basic smartphone app and network open by default; Quiet mode isn't that quiet; Continuous AF in Live View and movies can be noisy

Nikon has a habit of refreshing its midrange consumer SLR on a yearly basis, usually with incremental updates. This year's model, the D5500 ($899.95, body only), is no different.

Omits optical low-pass filter; Sharp vari-angle touch display; Solid detail at high ISOs; 5fps continuous shooting; 39-point AF system; Quick startup; 1080p60 video; Integrated Wi-Fi; External mic support

Smaller body means controls are somewhat cramped; Pentamirror viewfinder; No GPS; Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses; Limited Wi-Fi remote control; Self-timer deactivates after use; Lacks depth of field preview

Nikon D5500 Review - The Nikon D5500 builds on the success of its D5300 predecessor with the addition of a new touchscreen and tweaked design, amongst several other enhancements.

Absence of optical low pass filter results in higher detail; Good colour rendition; Fast AF performance

Removal of GPS; Lacking in manual control buttons

What makes the D5500 stand out from the crowd is not just the features borrowed from higher-end models, but the work that the company has put into making the camera pleasure to use.

Excellent image quality with wide dynamic range; Compact and light yet well-built body with perfectly designed grip; 3.2" fully articulating LCD ideal for video and tripod use; Touchscreen makes menu navigation and rack focusing easy; Impressive focus tracking despite low resolution metering sensor,...

Fine detail in JPEGs can get smudged at higher ISOs; Lacks second control dial found on most of competition; Limited buffer memory affects continuous shooting and bracketing when using Raw; No aperture control or Auto ISO in movie mode; No exposure simulation in live view; Buttons are very small,...