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Cameras under $2,500

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28 cameras under $2,500 from Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more. Most cost $2,410 to $2,499, and half cost less than $2,492.

Top brands: Canon (6)Nikon (6)Fujifilm (5)Sony (4)

Sony

Mirrorless, Full-frame, Body only, Sony E

+Full-frame sensor for shallow depth of field and low light
+Body-only kit lets you choose your own lens
+Sony E mount works with a wide range of lenses
−No lens included in this body-only kit
$2,498.00-17%List: $2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Canon

Video

+20x optical zoom for reaching distant subjects
+800x digital zoom for extended reach
+3G-SDI output for broadcast connections
−Camcorder type suits video recording rather than still photos
$2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Fujifilm X mount works with the X lens range
+Mirrorless design for photography and video
+Includes XF16-80mm lens in the kit
$2,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Nikon

Mirrorless, Full-frame, 4K, With lens

+Full-frame sensor for low-light performance
+Records 4K video
+Includes a NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
$2,469.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Blackmagic Design

Video, Full-frame, 5K or 6K

+Full-frame sensor for a large image sensor
+Records 5K or 6K video for high-resolution footage
+Dedicated digital film camera for video production
$2,475.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, Fujifilm X

+Includes a 256GB UHS-II SDXC memory card
+Includes a spare Fujifilm battery
+Mirrorless design with Fujifilm X mount
$2,449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
OM System

Mirrorless

+Mirrorless design for compact interchangeable-lens shooting
+Micro Four Thirds system supports a wide lens range
+OM System branding for the OM-D E-M1X model
−Micro Four Thirds sensor is smaller than full-frame
$2,499.99-17%List: $2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, With lens, Sony E

+Includes a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens
+Includes a 64GB memory card
+Sony E mount compatible with many lenses
$2,498.00-7%List: $2,698.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 9.2

DSLR, APS-C, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Canon EF mount for lens compatibility
+4K video recording
+APS-C sensor with 30 to 49 MP resolution
−DSLR design rather than mirrorless
$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, Body only, Nikon F

+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Bundle includes SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SD cards
+Includes extra compatible accessories
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Kinefinity

Video, Full-frame, 5K or 6K

+Full-frame sensor for wide dynamic range and low-light capture
+Records 5K or 6K video for high-resolution footage
+Dedicated video camera type for cinema production
−Requires cinema lenses with a PL mount
$2,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:45 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+Includes an EF 24-105mm f/4 IS II USM lens
+Canon BG-E21 battery grip included for extended shooting
+Two spare batteries included in the bundle
−Battery grip adds bulk and weight to the setup
$2,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Leica

Compact, Under 20 MP

+12.8 MP resolution for detailed images
+Compact camera body
+3.0-inch LCD screen for framing
−International version may not match local warranty or plug standards
$2,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, Body only, Nikon F

+Uses Nikon F mount with a wide range of lenses
+Body only, so lens choice stays with the buyer
+DSLR design with an optical viewfinder
−Body only, so a lens must be purchased separately
$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, 30 to 49 MP, Body only, Nikon F

+Between 30 and 49 megapixels for high-resolution images
+Uses Nikon F mount with a wide range of lenses
+Full-frame FX format sensor for a wide field of view
−Body only, so a lens must be purchased separately
$2,419.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, Full-frame, With lens, Sony E

+Full-frame sensor for low-light and shallow depth of field
+Ships with 28-60mm lens included
+Mirrorless design with Sony E mount
−Kit lens is a compact zoom with a narrow 28-60mm range
$2,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Panasonic

Mirrorless, Full-frame, 5K or 6K

+Full-frame sensor for strong low-light and detail performance
+Records 5K or 6K video
+Open gate video recording mode
$2,447.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.3

DSLR, Full-frame, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD

+Full-frame 22.3 MP sensor for detailed still images
+Full HD video mode for recording footage
+Canon EF mount works with a wide range of lenses
$2,469.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Panasonic

Video, 4K

+Records UHD 4K video
+Offers 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs for professional setups
+Features a 24x zoom lens
$2,489.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Fujifilm X mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Includes the XF16-80mm lens in the kit
+Bundle includes BuzzPhoto pro accessories
$2,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Blackmagic Design

Video, 5K or 6K

+Records 5K or 6K video for high-resolution footage
+Dedicated video camera for filmmaking and production
+Production kit bundle includes an LED light
$2,489.95
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Fujifilm X mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Includes the XF16-80mm lens in the kit
+Bundle includes BuzzPhoto advanced accessories
$2,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Mirrorless, With lens, Fujifilm X

+Fujifilm X mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Includes the XF16-80mm lens in the kit
+Bundle includes BuzzPhoto basic accessories
$2,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
NikonSpec score 9.2

DSLR, 30 to 49 MP, 4K, Body only

+30 to 49 MP: the highest resolution of the 5 here
$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

Video, Full-frame, 5K or 6K

+5K or 6K: the highest video of the 11 here
$2,493.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessBody onlySony En/a$2,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Videon/a$2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensFujifilm Xn/a$2,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensn/a$2,469.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
Videon/a$2,475.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
MirrorlessFujifilm Xn/a$2,449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Mirrorlessn/a$2,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlyCanon RFn/a$2,428.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
MirrorlessWith lensSony En/a$2,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
MirrorlessSony En/a$2,436.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details

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