Nikon Cameras under $1,200

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10 Nikon cameras under $1,200. Most cost $1,144 to $1,193, and half cost less than $1,174.

Nikon

Bridge, Under 20 MP, 4K

+125x optical zoom reaches distant subjects

+Image stabilization helps steady long zoom shots

+Records 4K Ultra HD video

−Fixed lens cannot be swapped for other focal lengths

$1,149.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, Nikon Z

+Mirrorless body uses the Nikon Z mount for compatible lenses

+Bundled creator kit includes accessories for content shooting

$1,146.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Nikon

DSLR, APS-C, With lens

+APS-C sensor for sharper images than compact cameras

+Includes 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for wide zoom range

+DSLR design with interchangeable lenses

−Kit lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to f/5.6

$1,111.97

as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, Body only, Nikon Z

+Mirrorless design for a compact body without a mirror box

+Nikon Z mount works with a wide range of Z lenses

+Includes FTZ mount adapter for using F-mount Nikkor lenses

−Body only, so a lens must be purchased separately

$1,143.90

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, APS-C, Nikon Z

+Uses the Nikon Z mount for a wide lens range

+APS-C sensor for a compact, lighter body than full-frame

+Mirrorless design for electronic viewfinder and quick previews

−APS-C sensor gives less low-light room than full-frame

−Bundle lacks a lens, so one must be added separately

$1,169.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Nikon Z

+Uses the Nikon Z mount for a wide lens range

+Includes a 28mm lens in the kit

+Mirrorless design for electronic viewfinder and quick previews

−Kit lens is a fixed 28mm focal length

$1,196.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens

+Includes a 16-50mm lens in the kit

+Includes a cleaning bundle with vlogging accessories

+Mirrorless design with Nikon Z mount

$1,189.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes an RF S14-30mm lens

+Includes an RF-S 55-210mm telephoto lens

+Mirrorless design with Canon RF mount

$1,178.00

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, 4K, With lens, Nikon Z

+Records 4K UHD video for high-resolution footage

+Includes Z DX 16-50mm lens in the kit

+Includes FTZ adapter for using F-mount Nikkor lenses

$1,193.90

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Nikon Z

+Dual lens kit with 16-50mm and 50-250mm zoom lenses

+Includes a 64GB memory card and carrying bag

+Mirrorless design with Nikon Z mount

$1,189.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
Bridge			n/a	$1,149.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Mirrorless		Nikon Z	n/a	$1,146.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
DSLR	With lens		n/a	$1,111.97 as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details
Mirrorless	Body only	Nikon Z	n/a	$1,143.90 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Mirrorless		Nikon Z	n/a	$1,169.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Nikon Z	n/a	$1,196.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens		n/a	$1,189.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Canon RF	n/a	$1,178.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Nikon Z	n/a	$1,193.90 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Nikon Z	n/a	$1,189.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

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