Is the nikon d5500 good in low light?

The D5500 is an APS-C camera, and the sensor guide puts full frame about one stop ahead in low light. So at the same framing, expect more noise at high ISO than a full-frame body gives you. I don't have a detailed high-ISO rating for this camera, so I won't guess at one. The body also has no stabilisation, so for slow shutter speeds, use a stabilised lens.

The biggest low-light gain comes from a fast lens. From the D5500 page, I'd look at:

• Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED for a fast, simple prime
• Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if you want the widest aperture
• Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR if you want a fast zoom with stabilisation

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