Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5500
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Nikon D5100
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Nikon D5100
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D5100
D5500
Released
2011
2015
Announcement Date
April 05, 2011
January 06, 2015
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5500
Megapixels
16.2 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
4928 x 3264 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.6 x 23.6 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
4 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed 2
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
11
39
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5500
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV, H.264
MOV
Features
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5500
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3.2"Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
1,037,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5500
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL14
EN-EL14
Battery Life
2,200 shots
820 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.5 bits
24.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.6 EVs
14 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1183
1438
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Nikon D5100
Nikon D5500
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Nikon D5100
Nikon D5500
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