Nikon D5500 vs Canon EOS Ra
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D5500 and Canon EOS Ra. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D5500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Ra is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D5500 were released 2015 and Canon EOS Ra was released 2018. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D5500 | 2015 |
Canon EOS Ra | 2018 |
Type of camera
Nikon D5500 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS Ra is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D5500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Ra has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D5500 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS Ra | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D5500 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Ra has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D5500 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS Ra |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Canon EOS Ra has a 25 % larger resolution than Nikon D5500. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Ra has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D5500. Canon EOS Ra has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon D5500 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D5500 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS Ra | 100-40000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Ra has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5500 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5500 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Ra belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Ra
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D5500 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Ra can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D5500 | 5 |
Canon EOS Ra | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D5500 and Canon EOS Ra can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Ra weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 57% heavier than Nikon D5500 and its 420 gr (or 0.93 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D5500 | 420 gr 0.93 lb |
Canon EOS Ra | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Nikon D5500 vs Canon EOS Ra Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D5500 and Canon EOS Ra, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Name | Nikon D5500 | Canon EOS Ra |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Release Year | 2015 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2015-01-06 | 2018-11-05 |
MSRP | 899 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6720 x 4480 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 30 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 39 | 5655 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3,2” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1037000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD Monitor | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-In |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Remote Control |
Yes (MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless))
|
Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D5500 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
EN-EL14 / EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 820 shots | 370 shots |
Width | 124 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 420 gram | 660 gram |