Cameras under $1,500

3 cameras under $1,500 from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more. Prices run $1,460 to $1,499.

Canon

DSLR, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, With lens

+24.2 MP resolution

+Includes an EF-S 18-135mm lens

+Uses Canon EF lens mount

$1,459.57

as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

Nikon

DSLR, Body only, Nikon F

+Full-frame FX sensor for wide-angle and low-light shooting

+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses

+Body only, so lenses can be chosen separately

−Body only, lens not included

−DSLR design is larger than mirrorless bodies

$1,499.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

Canon

DSLR, Canon EF

+Uses the Canon EF lens mount with a wide lens range

+DSLR design with an optical viewfinder

+Kit includes an 18-135mm IS USM lens

$1,465.08

as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
DSLR	With lens	Canon EF	n/a	$1,459.57 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLR	Body only	Nikon F	n/a	$1,499.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLR		Canon EF	n/a	$1,465.08 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

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