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12 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $948 to $999, and half cost less than $964.

Top brands: Canon (5)Sony (4)

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

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
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
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
SonySpec score 8.1

Compact, 1-inch, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+1-inch sensor with 20.1MP resolution
+4K video recording
+18-50mm lens for wide to short telephoto framing
−Zoom range is limited to 18-50mm
$998.00-5%List: $1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 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
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
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

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
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 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
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$954.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Compact8.1$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 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
MirrorlessWith lensn/a$964.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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