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Nikon Cameras under $1,200

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6 Nikon cameras under $1,200. Most cost $1,178 to $1,196, and half cost less than $1,190.

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
$1,112.17
as of 11/04/2026 16:40 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

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
DSLRWith lensn/a$1,112.17
as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,196.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensn/a$1,189.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$1,178.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,193.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,189.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

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