Paulie wrote:
D5500 here and happy, but from what I have observed here on UHH most will recommend D7200 for good reasons. Both cameras have identical 24 MP APS-C sensor, 5500 is smaller, much lighter, about $600 cheaper, but 7200 also has features like in body AF motor, 2 card slots, AF fine tune etc. According to DxO Mark these two cameras took first two places in Best APS-C body contest when released two years ago. So far my camera can produce better Image quality than I can... :-)
I would recommend the D7200. Add me to that list.