> More storage slots - 2 vs. 1 in most of the DSLR cameras.
> Much faster max shutter speed - 1/8000s.
Summary:
If you live in an area where there is a lot of rain, or you like to take photos in bad weather, or you go on long trips where you will need a good battery and lots of memory, then this series is the best for you. Just remember that DSLR cameras in this series are a little expensive and have no Vari-Angle LCD and they are not basic (easy to use) as the D3XXX series.
Covering All Angles with the Vari-angle LCD
monitor (in D5XXX series)
Why you need a flip-out display!
The company of Nikon makes the LCD displays fixed on its most Digital SLR's cameras, but The D5XXX-series have an articulating LCD displays that flip out and rotate to any angle.
Here where the live view mode really proves its value, because it's allow you to take pictures where it's impossible to be directly behind the camera yourself as ( ground level - above head height - in tight corners ).
Pros: This LCD Vari-angle monitor permits you to be creative from any point of view.