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83 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Most cost $420 to $499, and half cost less than $466.

Top brands: Fujifilm (23)DJI (12)Canon (8)Nikon (4)

Fujifilm

Mirrorless

+Mirrorless design in a compact body

+Upright 3:4 LCD screen for vertical shooting

+Includes an optical viewfinder for framing shots

−Fixed design without interchangeable lens mount

$449.00-31%List: ~~$649.95~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details

CanonSpec score 8.1

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

+Records 4K video

+Uses a 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor

+Includes an RF-S18-45mm lens in the kit

−Mirrorless design uses the APS-C crop sensor size

$499.00-27%List: ~~$679.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

CanonSpec score 7.8

DSLR, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD

−Full HD: 33 of the 36 here have a higher video

$499.00-14%List: ~~$579.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

Panasonic

Compact, 4K

+Compact point-and-shoot design for travel

+Records 4K video

+Marketed for vlogging and travel photography

$497.99-9%List: ~~$549.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details

GoPro

Action

$469.00-6%List: ~~$499.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for high detail footage

+50GB built-in storage for files without a card

+Waterproof body for water activities

−Action camera form factor limits framing versatility

$436.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos right after shooting

+Hybrid model that can also save digital images

+Bundled with 60 sheets of instant film for prints

−Instant film costs more per shot than digital storage

$474.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos on the spot

+Wide-format prints suited to group shots and events

+Bundle includes 20 exposures of film to start

−Each shot uses a sheet of instant film

$449.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details

Canon

Compact

+12x optical zoom for a wide reach in a compact body

+Image stabilization included

+Wi-Fi and NFC for wireless sharing

$449.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 4K

+4K video at up to 120fps for slow motion

+1-inch CMOS sensor for a larger image sensor

+3-axis gimbal stabilization

$465.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Hybrid design records digital files alongside instant prints

+Wide format prints for larger instant photos

+Bundle includes 40 exposures of wide instant film

$479.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details

GoProSpec score 8.3

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

+Records 5.3K HDR video

+Takes 27MP photos

+Has a 1/1.9-inch image sensor

$479.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

GoProSpec score 8.3

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

+Records 5K or 6K video

+Bundle includes a 50-piece accessory kit

+Includes two extra batteries

$499.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

Canon

DSLR, Full HD, With lens, Canon EF

+DSLR design with Canon EF lens mount

+Full HD video recording capability

+Includes 18-55mm DC III lens

$499.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot

+Bundle includes film and a memory card

+Hybrid design for instant prints and digital files

$439.04

as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details

Ricoh

Film

+Film camera type for shooting on physical film stock

+Half-frame format for more exposures per roll of film

$496.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Leica

Instant

+Instant camera prints photos on the spot

+Burton edition design for a distinct look

$438.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details

Leica

Instant

+Instant camera prints photos on the spot

+Limited edition commemorating 100 years of Leica

−Limited edition supply is fixed by design

$491.43

as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details

GoProSpec score 8.3

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

+5K or 6K: 20 of the 36 here have a lower video

$429.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

DJI

Video, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch CMOS sensor for larger image capture

+4K video at up to 120fps for slow motion

+3-axis stabilization for smoother handheld footage

$439.00-12%List: ~~$499.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes an 18-45mm lens in the kit

+Includes a 64GB SD memory card

+Includes a Canon 200ES shoulder bag

−Mirrorless design uses the APS-C crop sensor size

$499.00-9%Was: ~~$549.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

$469.99-7%List: ~~$505.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for very high detail footage

+1/1.1-inch square sensor for a larger image sensor

+Variable aperture from f/2.0 to f/4.0

−8K recording is more demanding than standard 4K

$496.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 4K

+4K video recording

+Lightweight at 53g for carrying anywhere

+156° field of view for wide shots

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

$499.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details

DJI

Action, 4K

+4K video resolution for sharp footage

+120fps video option for slow motion

+47GB built-in storage for files without a card

−Action camera form factor limits framing versatility

$459.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K video

+Waterproof action camera body

+Includes an invisible selfie stick effect feature

−Action camera type rather than a general-purpose camera

$424.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

DJI

Action, 8K

+Native 8K 360° video recording

+1-inch 360° imaging sensor

+4K at 120fps video

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

$420.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos on the spot

+Wide-format prints suited to group shots and events

+Includes 40 extra sheets of instant film

−Each shot uses a sheet of instant film

$469.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details

Compare specs

Camera type	Spec score	Price
Mirrorless	n/a	$449.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Mirrorless	8.1	$499.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
DSLR	7.8	$499.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$497.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Action	n/a	$469.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Action	n/a	$436.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$474.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$449.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$449.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$465.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

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