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Cameras under $1,200

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5 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $1,149 to $1,178, and half cost less than $1,149.

Top brands: Canon (4)

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
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
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

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RF8.1$1,149.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RFn/a$1,178.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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