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Cameras under $300

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87 cameras under $300 from Fujifilm, Polaroid, GoPro and more. Most cost $210 to $299, and half cost less than $250.

Top brands: Fujifilm (26)Kodak (7)

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BrandFujifilm26GoPro12Polaroid10instax7Kodak7Minolta6DJI3Faryiuscb2
Show all 15Insta3602AKASO1Caiueyeuf1Canon1Lmzour1Nbddigital1Xoieod1
Camera typeInstant43Action20Video9Compact8Bridge5Mirrorless1
Resolution20 to 29 MP950 MP or more8Under 20 MP630 to 49 MP4
Video4K145K or 6K13Full HD68K3
PriceUnder $25046$250 & above41
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Canon

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch CMOS sensor for a large image sensor
+4K video recording for high-resolution clips
+Built-in wide-angle zoom lens
$299.00-38%List: $479.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
GoProSpec score 8.3

Action, Under 20 MP, 5K or 6K

+360-degree spherical video at 5.6K30
+Waterproof body for underwater and wet-weather shooting
+Touch screen for easy setup and navigation
$257.74-30%List: $369.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 5K or 6K

+5.7K 360 video recording
+Waterproof body for wet conditions
+FlowState stabilization for smooth footage
−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
KodakSpec score 7.8

Bridge, Under 20 MP, Full HD

+52x optical zoom for distant subjects
+Wi-Fi connectivity for sharing images
+24mm wide angle lens for wider scenes
−Bridge body, larger than typical compact cameras
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
KodakSpec score 7.8

Bridge, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD

+42x optical zoom for reaching distant subjects
+24mm wide angle lens for wider scenes
+Full HD 1080p video recording
−Bridge body, larger than typical compact cameras
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
MinoltaSpec score 8.9

Bridge, 50 MP or more, 4K

+50 MP or more resolution for large, detailed prints
+4K video recording
+Bridge body type with long zoom range
−Bridge body is larger than a compact camera
$228.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
GoProSpec score 8.3

Action, Under 20 MP, 5K or 6K

+360-degree spherical video at 5.6K30
+Waterproof body for underwater and wet-weather shooting
+Touch screen for easy setup and navigation
$269.90-10%Was: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
MinoltaSpec score 9.1

Compact, 50 MP or more, 5K or 6K

+56MP sensor for highly detailed stills
+5K or 6K video resolution
+5x optical zoom for moderate reach
−5x optical zoom has less reach than bridge cameras
$214.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
MinoltaSpec score 8.9

Bridge, 50 MP or more, 4K

+50 MP or more resolution for detailed stills
+Records 4K video
+Flip LCD screen for selfies and angled shooting
−10x optical zoom has less reach than other bridge models
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
KodakSpec score 7.8

Bridge, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD

+40x optical zoom for reaching distant subjects
+Full HD 1080p video recording
+24mm wide angle lens
$219.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
GoPro

Action, 5K or 6K

+5.3K60 Ultra HD video recording
+Waterproof action camera with front and rear screens
+Front LCD screen for self-framing shots
$298.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Polaroid

Instant

+Sonar autofocus uses sound waves to set focus
+Hyperfocal 4-lens system for instant prints
+Retro design in black
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details
Polaroid

Instant

+Sonar autofocus uses sound waves to set focus
+Hyperfocal 4-lens system for instant prints
+Retro design in white
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details
KodakSpec score 7.8

Compact, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD

+20 megapixel compact digital camera
+Full HD video recording
+Includes a 32GB memory card and carrying bag
$235.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Instant

+Prints wide instant photos
+Includes camera case and photo album
+Comes with AA batteries and cleaning pen
$299.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
MinoltaSpec score 8.9

Video, 50 MP or more, 4K

+Records 4K video for high-resolution footage
+Camcorder design built for video recording
+50 MP or more resolution for detailed stills
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Instant

+Prints wide instant photos
+Includes twin film pack and case
+Includes photo album and protective accessories
$219.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
Polaroid

Instant

+Sonar autofocus for sharper focus
+Bundle includes a four-item film kit
+Vintage design styling
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Kodak

Compact, 20 to 29 MP

+20 megapixel compact digital camera
+42x optical zoom for distant subjects
+Includes a 32GB SD card
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot
+Bundle includes 40 film exposures for shooting
+Silver instant camera with a compact design
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot
+Bundle includes accessories to get started
+Silver instant camera with a compact design
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
GoProSpec score 8.3

Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video
$294.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
MinoltaSpec score 9.1

Compact, 50 MP or more, 5K or 6K

+50 MP or more: the highest resolution of the 27 here
+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video
$209.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot
+Includes 20 instant film photos in the bundle
+Includes a 32GB micro SD card for digital storage
−Prints are limited to the film included in the bundle
$279.95-7%Was: $299.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
OprkqeeSpec score 9.5

Video, 50 MP or more, 8K

+8K video recording
+Infrared night vision for dark scenes
+18X digital zoom
−Digital zoom reduces image quality at high magnification
$249.97
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot
+Bundled with a 20-exposure instant daylight film pack
+Black body suits a classic, understated style
−Instant film costs more per shot than digital
$269.98-7%List: $289.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeSpec scorePrice
Compactn/a$299.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Action8.3$257.74
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Actionn/a$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Bridge7.8$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
Bridge7.8$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
Bridge8.9$228.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
Action8.3$269.90
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Compact9.1$214.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
Bridge8.9$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
Bridge7.8$219.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details

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