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22 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Canon, Sony and more. Most cost $930 to $999, and half cost less than $961.

Top brands: Sony (8)Nikon (6)Canon (5)

PanasonicSpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, Micro Four Thirds, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+Records 4K 4:2:2 10-bit video
+20.3MP sensor for detailed still photos
+Micro Four Thirds sensor works with a wide lens range
$997.99-33%List: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, 20 to 29 MP, 4K, Body only

+Records 4K video
+Offers 20 to 29 megapixel stills
+Body only lets you choose your own lenses
−No lens included, so an extra lens purchase is needed
$999.00-9%List: $1,098.01
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, Nikon Z

+Compact mirrorless body for easy carrying
+Uses the Nikon Z mount for compatible Z lenses
+Designed for both stills and video shooting
$956.95-5%List: $1,009.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, APS-C, Sony E

+Sony E mount works with a wide range of lenses
+APS-C sensor for compact, lightweight mirrorless shooting
+Bundle includes a rechargeable battery and memory card
−Mirrorless design typically has a shorter battery life than DSLRs
$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, APS-C, With lens, Sony E

+Sony E mount works with a wide range of lenses
+APS-C sensor for compact, lightweight mirrorless shooting
+Comes with a 16-50mm lens in the kit
−Mirrorless design typically has a shorter battery life than DSLRs
$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, Full-frame, Nikon Z

+Full-frame sensor for larger image capture
+Nikon Z mount for compatible lenses
+Mirrorless design for a compact body
$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+24.2MP APS-C sensor for detailed stills
+4K video recording capability
+Includes a 16-50mm lens in the kit
$929.95
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+24.2MP APS-C sensor for detailed photos
+4K video recording
+Sony E mount accepts a wide range of lenses
$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes RF-S 18-45mm and RF 50mm F1.8 lenses
+Uses the Canon RF lens mount
+Mirrorless design for compact shooting
$998.00-12%List: $1,138.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, APS-C, With lens, Nikon Z

+Includes a 16-50mm zoom lens in the kit
+Nikon Z mount for compatible lenses
+Mirrorless design for a compact body
−APS-C sensor captures less than full-frame
$984.47
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
PanasonicSpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, Under 20 MP, 4K, Body only

+Records 4K video for cinematic footage
+Mirrorless design for a compact interchangeable-lens body
+Sold without a lens for lens choice
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:35 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
$954.95
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
$956.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Sony E mount accepts a wide range of lenses
+Mirrorless design for compact camera bodies
+Includes a 16-50mm lens in the kit
$928.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Sony E mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Includes a 16-50mm lens in the kit
+Bundle includes a 128GB memory card and extra lenses
$908.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes RF-S 18-45mm lens
+Includes a Canon stereo microphone
+Includes a tripod
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Canon

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

+24.2MP APS-C sensor for detailed still images
+Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus for fast focusing
+Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless sharing and control
$964.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+24.2MP APS-C sensor for detailed photos
+4K video recording
+Sony E mount accepts a wide range of lenses
$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes RF-S 18-45mm and RF 75-300mm lenses
+Includes two 64GB memory cards
+Uses the Canon RF lens mount
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes an RF S14-30mm lens
+Includes an RF 75-300mm telephoto lens
+Mirrorless design with Canon RF mount
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Fujifilm X mount works with the X lens range
+Mirrorless design for photography and video
+Includes XC15-45mm lens in the kit
$946.11
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Sony E mount accepts a wide range of lenses
+Includes an E PZ 16-50mm II lens
+Bundle includes two 64GB memory cards
$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
Mirrorless8.1$997.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlyCanon RF8.1$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessNikon Zn/a$956.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessSony En/a$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessNikon Zn/a$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony E8.1$929.95
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony E8.1$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$984.47
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

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