Nikon D5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera + AF-P 18-55mm VR Lens Black From Japan #2747

Detailed Specifications

Camera Body

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: Nikon D5500
• Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
• Color: Black
• Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
• Sensor: DX-Format CMOS
• Sensor Size: 23.5 × 15.6mm
• Effective Resolution: 24.2 Megapixels
• Maximum Resolution: 6000 × 4000
• Image Processor: EXPEED 4
• Optical Low-Pass Filter: No
• ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100–25,600
• Autofocus System: Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX
• AF Points: 39
• Cross-Type AF Points: 9
• Continuous Shooting: Up to 5 fps
• Shutter Speed: 30 sec to 1/4000 sec, Bulb
• Viewfinder: Eye-Level Pentamirror
• Rear Monitor: 3.2-inch Vari-Angle TFT LCD
• Monitor Resolution: Approx. 1.04 Million Dots
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Live View: Yes
• Video Recording: Full HD 1920 × 1080
• Maximum Video Frame Rate: Up to 60p
• Built-in Wi-Fi: Yes
• Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC
• Battery: EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Body Weight: Approx. 420g

Lens

• Model: AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
• Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
• Format: Nikon DX
• Focal Length: 18-55mm
• 35mm Equivalent: Approx. 27-82.5mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-38
• Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus
• Autofocus System: Pulse Motor (AF-P)
• Image Stabilization: Vibration Reduction (VR)
• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.25m
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: Approx. 0.38×
• Filter Size: 55mm
• Lens Weight: Approx. 205g
• Applications: Travel, Family, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography and Everyday Photography

Professional Used Camera Store Comment

The Nikon D5500 combined with the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm VR is an excellent lightweight DSLR package for photographers who want strong image quality without the size and weight of a professional camera system.

At the heart of the D5500 is a 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter. This design allows the camera to capture impressive fine detail, making it particularly suitable for landscapes, travel photography, portraits and everyday family photography.

The EXPEED 4 image-processing engine provides responsive performance and excellent image quality across a broad ISO range of 100 to 25,600. The D5500 performs particularly well for a compact DSLR when shooting indoors or in lower-light situations where higher ISO sensitivity is required.

One of the D5500's greatest strengths is its 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD. The fully articulated screen makes it easy to shoot from high or low positions, photograph children and pets from natural viewpoints, capture self-portraits, and compose video without being restricted to eye-level shooting. Touch operation also makes menu navigation and focus-point selection intuitive for photographers transitioning from smartphones.

The 39-point autofocus system provides significantly greater focusing flexibility than basic entry-level DSLRs. Nine cross-type sensors in the central area help provide reliable focus acquisition, while continuous autofocus allows the camera to handle moving subjects such as children, pets and casual sports photography.

The included AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is an excellent everyday zoom lens. Its approximately 27-82.5mm equivalent focal range covers useful wide-angle, standard and short-telephoto perspectives, allowing one lens to handle landscapes, street photography, family snapshots and portraits.

The AF-P pulse motor provides fast and exceptionally quiet autofocus operation. This is particularly useful when recording video, where conventional autofocus motors may produce noticeable focusing noise.

Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) system helps minimize camera shake when shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds. This makes the lens especially convenient for indoor photography, evening travel scenes and situations where carrying a tripod would be impractical.

Another major advantage of the D5500 is its compact size. At approximately 420g for the camera body, it is substantially lighter than professional Nikon DSLRs while retaining a traditional optical viewfinder and access to the extensive Nikon F-mount lens system.

The built-in Wi-Fi functionality allows compatible smart devices to receive photographs wirelessly, making it easier to share images while traveling or at family events.

For photographers looking to move beyond smartphone photography or basic compact cameras, this combination offers an excellent introduction to interchangeable-lens photography. At the same time, the 24.2MP sensor provides enough image quality and resolution to satisfy experienced photographers looking for a lightweight secondary camera.

The Nikon D5500 with AF-P 18-55mm VR is especially recommended for travel, family photography, portraits, landscapes and everyday use. Its combination of excellent image quality, light weight, versatile touchscreen operation and compact stabilized zoom lens makes it a highly practical and enjoyable Nikon DSLR kit.