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Nikon D5500 displays modest updates

For the successor to the D5300, NIkon makes a few design tweaks.

Lori Grunin

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.

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Jan. 5, 2015 6:01 p.m. PT

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A hair smaller

The D5500 is only slightly less deep than the D5300.

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Still stereo

The D5500 retains the stereo microphone.

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Updated dials

Nikon has simplified the mode dial, dropping the individual scene program mode options, which took up a lot of space. The adjustment dial is now on top rather than embedded as well.

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Touchscreen

Though it has the same specifications as the D5300, the D5500 incorporates a touchscreen display; note the Fn option for bringing up the touch control panel.

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