The Nikon D5500 is an excellent DSLR in the budget segment. While it is an incremental upgrade over the Nikon D5300, there are different customer groups to whom the D5500 will make sense. For entry-level photographers looking for more lenses, the D5300 will make sense. Also, if you own a budget level DSLR upto D5200, upgrading to the D5500 is a better choice because, in the long run, it makes more sense. Nikon, with a somewhat specific incremental upgrade to its mid-range DSLR, has shown how the D5500 is the camera to own for the next few years. it is, indeed, a great product.
Pros: -
Light, compact unitFast autofocusFluid touchscreen interfaceExcellent dynamic rangeMassive array of compatible lensesWireless connectivity
Cons: -
Light body not ideal for heavy lensesNo antialiasing filterNo in-built GPS