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9 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Half cost less than $1,198.

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BrandSony9
Camera typeMirrorless9
Sensor sizeAPS-C5
Resolution20 to 29 MP4
Video4K3
LensWith lens7Body only1
Lens mountSony E9Canon RF6Nikon Z6Fujifilm X2
PriceUnder $1,2009$1,000 & above9
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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
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
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
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
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
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

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
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
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessSony En/a$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony E8.1$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
MirrorlessWith lensSony E8.1$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

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