I'm fortunate to also own a D7200 with a 16-85mm zoom. I bought the D5500 because it would be lighter to carry and I'm not a great lover of compact cameras. To sum this camera with the 18-55 VR II lens up in one word - SUPERB. Don't underestimate the quality of the lens either.
Bright LCD; Comfortable Controls; Easy To Use; Flip Out Screen; Great Image Quality; Image Stabilisation; Lightweight; Touch Screen