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Cameras under $1,000

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13 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Canon, Sony and more. Most cost $910 to $999, and half cost less than $963.

Top brands: Nikon (7)Canon (6)

Nikon

DSLR, 20 to 29 MP, With lens, Nikon F

+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Includes an 18-140mm VR lens for a broad zoom range
+20 to 29 MP resolution for detailed images
−APS-C DX sensor gives a narrower field of view than full-frame
$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, With lens

+24.2 MP resolution in the 20 to 29 MP range
+APS-C sensor for a compact DSLR body
+Includes an 18-55mm VR lens in the kit
$954.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens, Nikon F

+Comes with an 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens
+Nikon F mount accepts a wide range of Nikon F lenses
+Includes VR image stabilization in the kit lens
−Kit lens has a variable maximum aperture across the zoom range
$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, 20 to 29 MP, Body only, Canon EF

+Full-frame sensor for wide field and low-light shooting
+20.1 MP resolution for detailed stills
+3.0-inch LCD screen for viewing images
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$963.10
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, Body only

+24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor for detailed stills
+Canon EF mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Body only, so you choose your own lens
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$963.10
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens

+DSLR body accepts interchangeable lenses for varied shooting
+Includes an 18-140mm VR lens for a versatile zoom range
+Lens kit ships with the camera body ready to shoot
−Imported unit listed with no warranty
$945.36
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR

+24.2 MP resolution
+3.2 inch TFT LCD screen
+DSLR design with interchangeable lenses
$949.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 7.8

DSLR, APS-C, Under 20 MP, Full HD

+18MP APS-C sensor for everyday photos
+Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless image transfer
+Full HD video recording
$909.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+Canon EF mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Lens included in the kit
+DSLR body with optical viewfinder
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens, Nikon F

+Includes AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm lens in the kit
+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+DSLR design with optical viewfinder
−Lens kit limits the range of the included zoom
$907.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens, Nikon F

+Nikon F mount accepts a wide range of Nikon F lenses
+Comes with an 18-55mm lens for everyday shooting
+Bundle includes a carrying bag for transport
−Kit lens limits reach without the added telephoto lens
$989.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, 20 to 29 MP

+24.2 MP resolution
+3-inch LCD screen
+Bundle includes accessories
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR

+24.2 megapixel sensor for detailed still images
+DSLR design with an optical viewfinder
−Heavier body than mirrorless cameras of similar resolution
$996.20
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$954.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$963.10
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$963.10
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensn/a$945.36
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRn/a$949.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EF7.8$909.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EFn/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$907.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

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