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.

Nikon D5500 Review

In recent times, we noticed that Nikon has fallen in to a trend of releasing a new version of their DSLR camera almost once every year. But instead of giving the new models a complete design/feature overhaul, these "new" models are mostly a reincarnation of the old ones plus the addition a few new...

Compact and lightweight body; Decent build quality for an entry-level camera; Improved camera grip; Articulating display; Display offers good outdoor legibility and is responsive to touch inputs; Relatively fast autofocus; Addition of new 3D Subject Tracking feature; Good image quality and noise...

Lacked GPS module; Autofocus is quite noisy when shooting video; Mirror slaps during shooting a picture is quite loud

Nikon D5500 DSLR Review (Full Resolution Test Images)

The measure of a camera is not its cost or features or even the size of its sensor. A camera is measured by the images it helps you capture and the depth, scope, and quality of these images. The Nikon D5500 let me capture some unusual moments. But is it the camera I've been looking for?

It is worth noting, though, that the mobile app is a bit plain and there are myriad buttons (in too many separate places). You need to learn about ISO, shutter speed, aperture, exposure and all the other things that making shooting with a DSLR (or a mirrorless camera) that much more difficult, but...