Nikon D5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP8 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display Size3.2 inch2.5 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
TouchscreenYes-
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandNikonCanon
ModelD5500 24.2MP DSLR CameraPowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameD5500PowerShot S5IS
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP8 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)7.9 x 12.8 x 9.7 cm117.0 x 80.0 x 77.7 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Lens AttachmentBody Only-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Accessory ShoeISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock-
Model Number-S5IS
Series-PowerShot
Weight-450 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
ISO RatingISO 100 - 25600-
Sensor Size-1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO-1600 ISO
lens features
Manual FocusYes-
Dust ReductionYes-
Other Lens FeaturesLens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically-controlled, Compatible Lenses Autofocus is Available with AF-S and AF-I Lenses-
Focal Length-6.0-72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - f/3.5 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
Viewfinder Magnification0.82x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m -1-
Viewfinder Eye Point17 mm-
Other Viewfinder FeaturesDiopter Adjustment -1.7 to 0.5 m-1-
View Finder Type-0.33-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
focus features
Focus RangeDetection Range -1 to +19 EV ISO 100, 20°CNormal 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity WIDE, 3.0 ft./90cm-infinity TELE Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm W Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm W
Auto FocusYes-
Focus Points39 or 11 Focus Points-
Metering ModesMatrix Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II Type G, E and D Lenses, Color Matrix Metering II Other CPU Lenses, Center-weighted Metering Weight of 75% Given to 8 mm Circle in Center of Frame, Spot Metering Meters 3.5 mm Circle 2.5% of Frame Centered on Selected Focus Point, MatrixEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
White BalancingWhite Balance Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine TuningAuto, Preset Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Other Focus FeaturesAF-area Mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39- Point Dynamic-area AF, 3D Tracking, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject Tracking AF, Focus Lock Focus can be Locked by Pressing Shutter Release Button Halfway Single-servo AF or by Pressing AE-L / AF-L Button, Autofocus Contrast Detect AF Anywhere in Frame Camera Selects Focus Point Automatically when Face-priority AF or Subject Tracking AF is Selected-
exposure features
Exposure Compensation1/3, 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene and Night Vision Modes in Increments -5 to 5 EV+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Manual ExposureYes-
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value with AE-L / AF-L Button-
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual AE Lock available
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-travel, Focal-plane Shutter-
Self-timerYesYes
Other Shutter FeaturesFrame Advance Rate 5 fps L Upto 3 fps, H Upto 5 fps JPEG and 12-bit NEF / RAW or 4 fps 14-bit NEF / RAW-
Shutter Speed-15-1/3200 sec. settable in Tv and M
Continuous Shots-Approx. 1.5 fps AF/LV approx. 0.9 fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto, 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, OffAuto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE available
Flash Compensation1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps in P, S, A, M and Scene Modes in -3 to 1 EV2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Other Flash FeaturesBuilt-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-Up, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-Up, P, S, A, M, Food Manual Pop-Up with Button Release, Guide Number 12/39, 12/39 with Manual Flash m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C, Flash Control TTL i-TTL Flash Control using 2016-Pixel RGB Sensor is Available with Built-in Flash i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR is Used with Matrix and Center-Weighted Metering, Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR with Spot Metering, Flash-ready Indicator Lights When Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Blinks After Flash is Fired at Full Output-
image features
Image FormatFile Format NEF RAW 12-bit or 14-bit, Compressed, JPEG JPEG Baseline Compliant with Fine 14, Normal 18, Basic 116 Compression, NEF RAW + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in Both NEF RAW and JPEG Formats, DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3Still Image Exif 2.2 JPEG
Gross Pixel24.78 MP8.3 MP
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image Sizing6000 x 4000 L, 4496 x 3000 M, 2992 x 2000 S-
Live View ShootingYes-
Still Image Size-Still Image 640 x 480 Small, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 2, 2,592 x 1,944 Medium 1, 3,264 x 2,448 Large, 3,264 x 1,832 Widescreen
display features
Display Size3.2 inch2.5 inch
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution1037000 dotsApprox 207000 pixels
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Other Display FeaturesEffective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Depth-of-field Preview Yes, Monitor TFT Vari-angle LCD Touch Screen, 100% Frame Coverage, Brightness Adjustment and Eye-sensor Controlled On / Off, Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail 4, 12, 80 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters-
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 207,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
USB-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD, SDHC UHS-I Compliant, SDXC UHS-I CompliantSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Power SupplyEH-5b AC AdapterCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Other Storage FeaturesCard Slot Single-
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Still Image approx. 170 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 450 shots AA-size NiMH Battery* Approx. 12 hours AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 15 hours AA-size NiMH Battery** LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone Stereo-
Video FormatMOVAVI,Image Motion JPEG
Audio Video InterfaceNTSC, PAL-
Audio Features-Audio WAVE Stereo
Video Resolution-640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 60 fps/30 fps
Frame Rates in Video Modes-60fps
modes and functions features
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Special Effects Modes Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key-
Shooting Modes-Auto Creative P, Av, Tv, M, C Image Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene, Color Accent, Color Swap, Night Snapshot, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
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