Cameras under $1,200

3 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Prices run $1,144 to $1,198.

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

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

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

Compare specs

Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
Mirrorless	Body only	Sony E	8.1	$1,198.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
DSLR	Body only		n/a	$1,150.65 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Mirrorless	Body only	Nikon Z	n/a	$1,143.90 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

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