First touchscreen Nikon DSLR at 24.2MP, lightest DX body with Wi-Fi and AF-P zoom at mid-range pricing.
The Nikon D5500 with AF-P DX 18-55mm VR is a 24.2-megapixel touchscreen DSLR kit from 2015 — the first Nikon DSLR with a touchscreen. The articulating touch LCD and compact carbon-fiber-reinforced body provide modern handling in the lightest Nikon DX DSLR.
The 24.2MP sensor delivers excellent detail, and the touchscreen enables tap-to-focus operation that smartphone upgraders find intuitive. The AF-P 18-55mm VR provides smoother, quieter autofocus than earlier kit lenses, and the 39-point AF system handles viewfinder focusing.
Build quality is the lightest Nikon DX DSLR thanks to the carbon-fiber-reinforced monocoque body. The articulating touchscreen adds modern interaction, and Wi-Fi enables wireless sharing to smartphones.
The D5500 kit offers touchscreen Nikon DSLR at excellent used pricing. The touchscreen, 24.2MP, and Wi-Fi provide modern capability, and the lightweight body maintains comfortable portability.