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Cameras under $1,500

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5 cameras under $1,500 from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more. Most cost $1,417 to $1,498, and half cost less than $1,498.

SonySpec score 9.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+4K video recording capability
+20 to 29 MP APS-C sensor for detailed photos
+Body-only kit lets you pick your own lenses
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Mirrorless design with interchangeable Sony E mount lenses
+Includes a 16-50mm lens in the kit
+Bundled with a Hollyland Lark M3 2-person wireless combo
−Bundle includes an accessory system that adds more items to manage
$1,417.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Mirrorless design with Sony E lens mount
+Includes an E 18-135mm lens with the camera
+Bundle includes two 64GB Extreme PRO memory cards
−Single lens kit offers one zoom range only
$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
SonySpec score 9.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+APS-C sensor with 26MP resolution
+Records 4K video at up to 120p
+Mirrorless design with Sony E lens mount
−Body only, so a lens must be purchased separately
$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessBody onlySony E9.5$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$1,417.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlySony En/a$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlySony E9.5$1,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

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