Cameras under $2,500

5 cameras under $2,500 from Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more. Most cost $2,410 to $2,499, and half cost less than $2,469.

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

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

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

Canon

Mirrorless, Full-frame, 4K, Body only

$2,499.00

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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

Compare specs

Camera type	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
Mirrorless	With lens		n/a	$2,469.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:26 PST - Details
DSLR	With lens	Canon EF	9.2	$2,409.95 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Video			n/a	$2,489.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
Mirrorless	Body only	Canon RF	n/a	$2,499.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLR	Body only	Nikon F	9.2	$2,409.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

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