# Touchscreen DSLR Cameras The Nikon D5500 is Calling the Shots At CES 2015 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-d5500 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nikon-d5500-touchscreen-dslr/35463/) & [nikonusa](http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/dslr-cameras/D5500.html) The [Nikon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-z-fc-black-edition) D550, unveiled at CES 2015, is the first Nikon DSLR to feature [touchscreen capability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-rs-5). This camera is powered by a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor designed without any optical low-pass filter, enabling it to produce sharper images. It is also equipped with an Expeed 4 image processing engine that helps to produce quality images in a wide variety of lighting conditions and situations. The camera has an [ISO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safet-range) range of 100 to 25600 and a pretty decent maximum burst rate of 5 frames per second. The touchscreen is clearly the highlight feature however; this 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen can be used to navigate camera settings with ease. The Nikon D550 will be available in February in red or black. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Touchscreen DSLR Cameras:** The addition of touchscreen capability to DSLR cameras provides a more intuitive user experience and opens up opportunities for innovative camera controls and features. - **24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS Sensors:** The use of high-resolution CMOS sensors without optical low-pass filters enables DSLR cameras to capture sharper and more detailed images, creating opportunities for clearer and more vibrant photographs. - **Expeed 4 Image Processing Engines:** The integration of advanced image processing engines in DSLR cameras allows for faster and more efficient image processing, creating possibilities for real-time adjustments and enhanced image quality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Camera Manufacturing:** The camera manufacturing industry can explore the development of touchscreen DSLR cameras with innovative features and user-friendly interfaces to attract customers and differentiate from competitors. - **Photography Equipment Retail:** Photography equipment retailers can capitalize on the demand for DSLR cameras with high-resolution sensors and advanced image processing engines by offering a wide range of models and customization options to cater to different customer preferences. - **Software Development:** Software developers can create innovative camera control applications and image processing algorithms that leverage the capabilities of touchscreen DSLR cameras, enhancing user experience and enabling creative possibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style 4K Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-z-fc-black-edition.md) - [Retro Full-Frame Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-fullframe-camera.md) - [Advancing Imaging Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-xt5.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Color Preset-Focused Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z50ii.md) - [Field-Ready Ultra-Zoom Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-coolpix-p1100.md) - [Connected Microscope Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-camera.md) - [Ultra-High Res Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x2d-100c.md) - [Flagship Premium camera Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x2d-ii-100c.md)