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Cameras under $1,000

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4 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Prices run $963 to $999.

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
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
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

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessBody onlyCanon RF8.1$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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
MirrorlessBody only8.1$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details

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