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12 cameras under $1,000 from Nikon, Canon, Sony and more. Most cost $930 to $984, and half cost less than $955.

Top brands: Sony (5)Nikon (4)

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
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
Nikon

Mirrorless, APS-C, With lens, Nikon Z

+Includes a 16-50mm zoom lens in the kit
+Nikon Z mount for compatible lenses
+Mirrorless design for a compact body
−APS-C sensor captures less than full-frame
$984.47
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 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
Nikon

Mirrorless, APS-C, Nikon Z

+Uses the Nikon Z mount for a wide lens range
+APS-C sensor for a compact, lighter body than full-frame
+Mirrorless design for electronic viewfinder and quick previews
−APS-C sensor gives less low-light room than full-frame
−Bundle lacks a lens, so one must be added separately
$954.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 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
Nikon

Mirrorless, APS-C, Nikon Z

+Uses the Nikon Z mount for a wide lens range
+APS-C sensor for a compact, lighter body than full-frame
+Mirrorless design for electronic viewfinder and quick previews
−APS-C sensor gives less low-light room than full-frame
−Bundle lacks a lens, so one must be added separately
$956.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 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
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
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$954.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$984.47
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$963.10
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
MirrorlessNikon Zn/a$954.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensn/a$964.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EF7.8$909.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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