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Cameras under $1,200

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31 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $1,145 to $1,198, and half cost less than $1,188.

Top brands: Sony (10)Nikon (10)Canon (6)

Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Mirrorless design in a compact body
+Fujifilm X mount offers a wide lens range
+Includes a 13-33mm lens, ready to shoot out of the box
−Lens kit lens is a standard zoom, not a specialty optic
$1,149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+APS-C sensor for a balance of size and image quality
+4K video recording up to 60fps
+20 to 29 MP resolution for detailed stills
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
NikonSpec score 8.1

Bridge, Under 20 MP, 4K

+125x optical zoom reaches distant subjects
+Image stabilization helps steady long zoom shots
+Records 4K Ultra HD video
−Fixed lens cannot be swapped for other focal lengths
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, APS-C, With lens, Sony E

+Mirrorless design in a compact APS-C body
+Sony E mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Comes with a 16-50 mm power zoom lens
−Lens kit covers only the 16-50 mm focal range
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Comes with two zoom lenses, 16-50mm and 55-210mm
+Sony E mount works with a wide range of lenses
+APS-C sensor for compact, lightweight mirrorless shooting
−Mirrorless design typically has a shorter battery life than DSLRs
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Body only

+Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless image transfer
+3.0 inch vari-angle touch screen
+Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$1,150.65
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Blackmagic Design

Video, 4K

+Records 4K video
+Includes two additional LP-E6 batteries
+Compact video camera body
$1,145.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:09 PST - Details
OM System

Mirrorless, Micro Four Thirds, 50 MP or more

+50 MP or more resolution for large prints and cropping
+Weather sealed body for harsh conditions
+5-axis image stabilization
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, Nikon Z

+Mirrorless body uses the Nikon Z mount for compatible lenses
+Bundled creator kit includes accessories for content shooting
$1,146.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, APS-C, With lens

+APS-C sensor for sharper images than compact cameras
+Includes 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for wide zoom range
+DSLR design with interchangeable lenses
−Kit lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to f/5.6
$1,111.97
as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+4K video recording capability
+20 to 29 MP sensor for detailed photos
+Comes with a 16-50mm lens and a battery
−Mirrorless design typically has a shorter battery life than DSLRs
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes RF-S 18-45mm kit lens for everyday shooting
+Bundle includes a camera bag
+Bundle includes a memory card
−Shorter 18-45mm zoom offers less reach than longer kits
$1,149.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Mirrorless design in a compact body
+Fujifilm X mount offers a wide lens range
+Includes a 13-33mm lens, ready to shoot out of the box
−Lens kit lens is a standard zoom, not a specialty optic
$1,149.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, Body only, Nikon Z

+Mirrorless design for a compact body without a mirror box
+Nikon Z mount works with a wide range of Z lenses
+Includes FTZ mount adapter for using F-mount Nikkor lenses
−Body only, so a lens must be purchased separately
$1,143.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 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
$1,169.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Nikon Z

+Uses the Nikon Z mount for a wide lens range
+Includes a 28mm lens in the kit
+Mirrorless design for electronic viewfinder and quick previews
−Kit lens is a fixed 28mm focal length
$1,196.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Mirrorless design with Sony E lens mount
+Includes E PZ 16-50mm II lens with the camera
+Bundle includes two 64GB Extreme PRO memory cards
−Kit includes only one lens, limiting focal length range
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, Sony E

+APS-C sensor in a compact mirrorless body
+20 to 29 MP resolution range
+Sony E mount with a wide lens selection
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K 360 video
+Includes 1TB card for large storage
+Extra battery included in the bundle
$1,199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Nikon Z

+Dual lens kit with 16-50mm and 50-250mm zoom lenses
+Includes a 64GB memory card and carrying bag
+Mirrorless design with Nikon Z mount
$1,189.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes RF-S 18-45mm lens
+Includes a Canon stereo microphone
+Includes a tripod
$1,187.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens

+Includes a 16-50mm lens in the kit
+Includes a cleaning bundle with vlogging accessories
+Mirrorless design with Nikon Z mount
$1,189.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Sony

Compact

+Compact camera body for portable shooting
+Built for vlogging and content creation
+Available in white
$1,158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+APS-C sensor with 24.2MP resolution
+Records 4K video at 30p
+Mirrorless design with Sony E lens mount
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes RF-S 18-45mm and RF 75-300mm lenses
+Includes two 64GB memory cards
+Uses the Canon RF lens mount
$1,139.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes an RF S14-30mm lens
+Includes an RF-S 55-210mm telephoto lens
+Mirrorless design with Canon RF mount
$1,178.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessWith lensFujifilm Xn/a$1,149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlySony E8.1$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Bridge8.1$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyn/a$1,150.65
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Videon/a$1,145.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:09 PST - Details
Mirrorlessn/a$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
MirrorlessNikon Zn/a$1,146.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

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