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44 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $919 to $999, and half cost less than $963.

Top brands: Nikon (14)Sony (9)Canon (9)

Insta360Spec score 9.5

Action, 50 MP or more, 8K

+Records 8K 360 video

+Includes 1TB card for large storage

+Dual 1/1.1 inch sensor for 360 capture

$999.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

DJI

Action

+Includes two microphones for clearer audio capture

+Includes 128GB memory for storage

+Clip-on transmitter with built-in microphone included

$999.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

DJI

Action

+Includes a Mic Mini clip-on transmitter with built-in microphone

+Includes two microphones for external audio

+Includes 128GB memory for storage

$999.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 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

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

Insta360

Action, 1-inch, 8K

+8K: the highest video of the 16 here

$969.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 8K

+8K: the highest video of the 16 here

$999.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
Action			9.5	$999.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
DSLR			n/a	$949.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Sony E	n/a	$908.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens		n/a	$964.95 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLR	With lens	Canon EF	7.8	$909.95 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLR	With lens	Canon EF	n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLR			n/a	$999.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Sony E	8.1	$948.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Mirrorless	With lens	Canon RF	n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Action			n/a	$999.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

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