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Nikon D3100 (AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-f/5.6 VR Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera vs Nikon D5500 (AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-f/5.6G ED VR Lens and AF-S DX 50mm f/1.8G Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera

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Rs. 19,500
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Compare Nikon D5500 (AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-f/5.6G ED VR Lens and AF-S DX 50mm f/1.8G Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera

Rs. 67,950
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Summary
Sensor

CMOS, 14.2 MP

CMOS, 24.2 MP

Lens

18-55 mm, 3 x optical zoom

18-140 mm, 3 x optical zoom

Aperture

f/3.5-f/5.6

f/3.5-f/5.6

Shutter Speed

1/4000-30 sec

1/4000-30 sec

ISO

Auto, 100-3200 ISO

100-25600 ISO

Battery

Rechargeable, 550 Shots

Rechargeable

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Nikon D3100 (AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-f/5.6 VR Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera is permanently discontinued.
Nikon D5500 (AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-f/5.6G ED VR Lens and AF-S DX 50mm f/1.8G Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera is permanently discontinued.
General
Brand

Nikon

Nikon

Type

Digital SLR

Digital SLR

Title

Nikon D3100 (AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-f/5.6 VR Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D5500 (AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-f/5.6G ED VR Lens and AF-S DX 50mm f/1.8G Kit Lens) Digital SLR Camera

Sensor
Type

CMOS Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Sensor Format

DX

DX

Size(W x H)

23.1 x 15.4 mm, APS-C inch

23.5 x 15.6 mm, APS-C inch

Processor Model

Expeed 2 Processor

Effective Resolution

14.2 MP Resolution

24.2 MP Resolution

Lens
Lens Type

Zoom

Zoom

Mount

Nikkor F

Nikkor F

Focal Length

18-55 mm

18-140 mm

Optical Zoom

3 x

3 x

Lens cover

No

No

Aperture Range

f/3.5-f/5.6 Aperture

f/3.5-f/5.6 Aperture

Video
Resolution Available

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD),
1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD),
1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

File Format

MOV

MOV

fps

1080p Frame rate : 24
720p Frame rate : 24, 25, 30

1080p Frame rate : 24, 25, 30, 60
720p Frame rate : 60

Slow Motion Effect

No

No

Flash
Built in Flash

Flash Features

Flash exposure compensation

Flash exposure compensation

Hot Shoe/Flash mount

Direct Print

PictBridge

PictBridge

Connectivity
Wifi

No

,Type 802.11 b/g

HDMI

Bluetooth

No

No

NFC

No

No

Pictbridge

USB

, Type 2.0, 480 MB

Other connectivity features

SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC (UHS-I compliant)

Previewing
Viewfinder

, Penta mirror

, Penta mirror

Display Type

LCD

LCD

Display Size

3 Inch

3.2 Inch

Display Resolution (No.of dots)

230000 dots

1037000 dots

Moveable Display

No

Touchscreen

No

No. of supported language

17

36

Brightness Adjustment

No

, levels

Storage
Memory Card Type

SD, SDHC, SDXC

SD, SDHC, SDXC

Storage File system

DCF, DPOF, EXIF

DCF, DPOF, EXIF

Other Features
Shutter Speed

1/4000-30 sec

1/4000-30 sec

ISO

Auto, 100-3200 ISO

100-25600 ISO

3D

Auto Focus

, Phase detection

, Phase detection

AF Points

11 Points

39 Points

Touch Focus

No

No

Manual Focus

Image Stabilization

No

No

In-camera Editing

Pictures, Raw Data Edit, Red-eye correction when previewing, Videos, Movie Mode Edit, Before and After Color, Outline, D-Lighting, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect ,Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Small Pic, Straighten, Trim

Videos, Movie Mode Create, Movie Mode Edit, Picture Control system: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Selected Picture Control can be modified,Storage for custom Picture Controls;Special effects modes :Night vision, Super vivid,Pop, Photo illustration, Toy camera effect,Miniature effect,Selective color, Silhouette,High key,Low key

HDR Shooting Mode

No

No

Drive Mode

, Single Shot,Continuous Shot,Self-timer

, Single Shot,Continuous Shot,Self-timer

Burst Mode

, MaxBurst : 3fps

No

Microphone

Self Timer

10 seconds, 2 seconds

10 seconds, 2 seconds

White Balance Type

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual

Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual

Scene Modes

Children, Close-up(Macro), Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports

Beach/Snow, Candlelight, Children, Close-up(Macro), Food & Cuisine, Indoor, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night portrait, Party Mode, Portrait, Sports, Sunset

Iris control

No

No

Files
Image File Formats

JPEG, RAW

JPEG, RAW

Image Minimum Resolution

3.5 MP

6 MP

Video File Formats

MOV

MOV

Exposure
Exposure modes

Aperture priority, Automatic Mode, Full manual, Program Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Speed priority

Aperture priority, Automatic Mode, Full manual, Program Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Speed priority

Exposure Lock

Design
Dimensions (WxHxD)

124.46 x 96.52 x 73.66 mm

124 x 97 x 70 mm

Weight

455 Gram

420 Gram

Rugged

No

No

Available Color Options

Black

Black

Warranty
Warranty Period

2 Years

Parts Only

2 Years

Battery
Battery model

EN-EL14a

EN-EL14a

Battery

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Battery Type

Li-ion

Li-ion

No of Shots

550 Shots

Other Accessories
Accessories Inbox

Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm VR Lens Kit, Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14, Quick charger MH-24,Rubber Eyecup DK-20, Camera Strap AN-DC3,Body Cap BF-1B, Eyepiece Cap DK-5,Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1,2 Ferrite core,View NX 2 CD,Nikon Warranty Card

Camera D5500 (18-140mm and 50mm Kit Lens),Rubber Eyecup DK-25, Body Cap BF-1B, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a (with terminal cover), Battery Charger MH-24 (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale), Strap AN-DC3, USB Cable UC-E23, Audio/video cable EG-CP16