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Cameras under $1,200

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6 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $1,147 to $1,196, and half cost less than $1,180.

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
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
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

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessNikon Zn/a$1,146.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 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
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,196.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,193.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,189.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

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