Nikon D5500
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon SL1
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D5500

Best price $564
  • 413% more battery life 820 shots vs 160 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.2 MP vs 18 MP
  • Larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 332 mm²
  • Newer camera February 2015 vs April 2013
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out SL1 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has GPS location tagging SL1 does not have GPS
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities SL1 does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Nikon D5500

What’s good about the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 IS

Best price
$399
  • Weighs a lot less than the D5500 14.36 oz vs 33.9 oz
  • Smaller body size 45 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Cheaper street price $399 vs $564
Find out more about the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 IS

What the Nikon D5500 and Canon SL1 have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 1037k dots vs 1040k dots
  • The same maximum ISO setting 25600 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.2″ vs 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • external microphone jack
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon D5500 and the Canon SL1

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
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