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Nikon d5500 vs nikon d7200?
Both bodies share the same 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, the same Nikon F mount and the same 2015 announcement, and neither has stabilisation in the body. The main difference is the Nikon D7200, which is weather-sealed and has two card slots. If you shoot outdoors in rough conditions or want a backup card, I'd pick it. The Nikon D5500 is the simpler body.
Whichever you choose, the lens matters more than the body. These picks work on either:
- Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR for an everyday do-everything kit
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art for low light and bright, shallow-focus shots
- Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports for wildlife and sport
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