Cameras under $1,200

2 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Prices run $1,112 to $1,150.

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 11/04/2026 14:40 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

$1,112.17

as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

camera	Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
	DSLR	Body only		n/a	$1,150.65 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
	DSLR	With lens		n/a	$1,112.17 as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details

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