Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D5500
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II

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Predecessor:	Nikon D5300 D5300 vs D5500	Olympus E-M5 E-M5 vs E-M5 II
Successor:	Nikon D5600 D5500 vs D5600	Olympus E-M5 III E-M5 II vs E-M5 III
General
Model Number:	D5500	E-M5 II
Alternate Model Number(s):		E-M5 Mark II
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$999.95	$999.99
Street Price:	$696.95	$899.00
Date Available:	2015-02-15	2015-02-21
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	23.6 oz (668 g) includes batteries, kit lens	16.5 oz (469 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (124 x 97 x 70 mm)	4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (124 x 85 x 45 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.2	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.92 microns	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	84	73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.1	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.0	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,438	908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7296 x 5472 (39.9 MP, 4:3), 9216 x 6912 (63.7 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.9	10.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (10p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.05x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T); 7-blade (rounded) aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (Normal/Small) / Eye Detection (Nearer, Left, Right) / Magnified (up to 14x, over 800 AF points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 17mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen; Eye sensor	EVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.82x	1.48x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:		14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key), HDR	Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., Panning, 3D2), Underwater wide / macro, HDR1, HDR2, Art Filters (14). 1 8 images automatically shot and combined into a single image composite 2 For 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still photo only
Self Timer:	2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	64.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64）
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	9.0 m / 29.5 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12 (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)	Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:	UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi or optional ML-L3, WR-1, WR-T10/ WR-R10 or MC-DC2 remote cord	Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, 3.5mm stereo mini jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.42	0.73
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.41	0.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.9	10.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	18
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	10.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	7	13
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.9	10.3
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5	13
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.20 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	0.86 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.280 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.100 seconds	0.068 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.23 seconds	0.34 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.079 seconds	0.046 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.8 seconds	4.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		310 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	820 shots	310 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EL14a	Proprietary BLN-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM	Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or red, in two different kit configurations: with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens or the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens.	16-megapixel Live MOS sensor; TruePic VII image processor; class-leading 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization; 10fps burst mode; new High-Res Shot mode generates 40MP JPEGs and 64MP RAW files; improved 1080p60 video; 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen; built-in Wi-Fi; dust, splash and freezeproof construction. Available in black or silver.