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Cameras under $1,200

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24 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $1,149 to $1,198, and half cost less than $1,192.

Top brands: Sony (9)Nikon (8)Canon (4)

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
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
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

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
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 11/04/2026 14:40 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
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
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
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
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

+Canon RF mount for compatible lenses
+Includes an RF-S 18-45mm lens
+Includes two 64GB memory cards
$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, 4K, With lens, Nikon Z

+Records 4K UHD video for high-resolution footage
+Includes Z DX 16-50mm lens in the kit
+Includes FTZ adapter for using F-mount Nikkor lenses
$1,193.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Sony E mount accepts a wide range of lenses
+Includes E PZ 16-50mm II and E 55-210mm lenses
+Bundle includes two 64GB memory cards
$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.1

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

+4K: only 1 of 8 here have a higher video
+20 to 29 MP: only 1 of 7 here have a higher resolution
$1,149.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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
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
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
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlyNikon Zn/a$1,143.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessNikon Zn/a$1,169.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

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