Cameras under $1,500

4 cameras under $1,500 from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more. Prices run $1,449 to $1,498.

CanonSpec score 9.5

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

+Records 4K video

+Includes RF-S 18-150mm lens for a wide zoom range

+Offers 20 to 29 megapixel stills

−Lens kit limits the camera to APS-C sensor lenses

$1,449.00-6%Was: ~~$1,549.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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

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

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

Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
Mirrorless	With lens	Canon RF	9.5	$1,449.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLR	With lens	Canon EF	n/a	$1,459.57 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Mirrorless	Body only	Sony E	9.5	$1,498.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Mirrorless	Body only	Sony E	9.5	$1,498.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

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