Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon D5500
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix P900: 899 g ; Nikon D5500: 420 g
- Sensor size: Nikon Coolpix P900: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ; Nikon D5500: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Coolpix P900: 4612 x 3468 ; Nikon D5500: 6045 x 4003
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Coolpix P900: 16.0 ; Nikon D5500: 24.2
- Max. video mode: Nikon Coolpix P900: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) ; Nikon D5500: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix P900: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 ; Nikon D5500: EN-EL14a / EN-EL14
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D5500 (24.2).
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Nikon D5500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Coolpix P900 | D5500 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139.5 x 103.2 x 137.4 mm | 124 x 97 x 70 mm |
| Weight | 899 g | 420 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4612 x 3468 | 6045 x 4003 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 16.76 | 24.78 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.0 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-6400 | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 1,037,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 | EN-EL14a / EN-EL14 |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 - f6.5 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f15.7 - f36.5 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 2000 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 83x | — |
| Digital zoom | Yes | No |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | — |