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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 $1,150 to $1,198, and half cost less than $1,198.

Top brands: Sony (4)

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Resolution: 20 to 29 MP  ×Price: Under $1,200  ×Clear all
BrandSony4Canon1
Camera typeMirrorless5
Sensor sizeAPS-C5
Resolution20 to 29 MP550 MP or more1Under 20 MP1
Video4K4
LensWith lens3Body only1
Lens mountSony E4Canon RF1
PriceUnder $1,2005$1,000 & above5
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Resolution: 20 to 29 MP  ×Price: Under $1,200  ×5 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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, 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
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
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
MirrorlessBody onlySony E8.1$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 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 E8.1$1,198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensCanon RF8.1$1,149.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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