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Cameras under $2,500

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7 cameras under $2,500 from Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more. Most cost $2,410 to $2,469, and half cost less than $2,410.

Top brands: Nikon (4)

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
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
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
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
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

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

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
DSLRWith lensCanon EF9.2$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyNikon Fn/a$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EFn/a$2,498.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyNikon Fn/a$2,419.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EF8.3$2,469.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyNikon F9.2$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyNikon Fn/a$2,409.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

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