Cameras under $1,000

3 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Prices run $930 to $998.

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

Insta360

Action, 1-inch, 8K

+8K video recording

+Dual Leica lenses for optics

+12× zoom for distant subjects

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

$929.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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

Compare specs

Camera type	Spec score	Price
Compact	8.1	$998.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Action	n/a	$929.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Action	n/a	$969.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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