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7 cameras under $1,200 from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more. Most cost $1,150 to $1,198, and half cost less than $1,194.

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BrandSony3Nikon2Blackmagic Design1Canon1
Camera typeMirrorless5Bridge1Video1
Sensor sizeAPS-C4
Resolution20 to 29 MP4Under 20 MP1
Video4K78K1
LensWith lens4Body only1
Lens mountSony E3Canon RF1Nikon Z1
PriceUnder $1,2007$1,000 & above7
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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
NikonSpec score 8.1

Bridge, Under 20 MP, 4K

+125x optical zoom reaches distant subjects
+Image stabilization helps steady long zoom shots
+Records 4K Ultra HD video
−Fixed lens cannot be swapped for other focal lengths
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Blackmagic Design

Video, 4K

+Records 4K video
+Includes two additional LP-E6 batteries
+Compact video camera body
$1,145.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 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
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
Bridge8.1$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Videon/a$1,145.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensNikon Zn/a$1,193.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 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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