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Cameras under $1,000

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8 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $928 to $948, and half cost less than $948.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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 lensSony En/a$928.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$908.00
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 lensSony En/a$948.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

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