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Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D7200
The Nikon D5500 and the Nikon D7200 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
Still torn? Ask the guide about the Nikon D5500 and the Nikon D7200
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon D5500 | Nikon D7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Sensor | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2015 | 2015 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Lenses in this guide | 149 for its sensor | 149 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon D5500 1.5×, Nikon D7200 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Nikon F lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 149 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Nikon D5500: 149 Nikon F lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon D7200: 149 Nikon F lenses in this guide cover its sensor.