Cameras under $500

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12 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Most cost $407 to $497, and half cost less than $473.

Top brands: DJI (5)

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

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 11/04/2026 14:41 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

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

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

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

Sony

Compact, Under 20 MP

+16.1 MP resolution for everyday photos

+Compact body for carrying easily

+2.7-inch LCD screen for framing shots

−Lower resolution than higher-megapixel compact cameras

$498.99

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

Panasonic

Compact, Under 20 MP

+Compact body with a 3.6x optical zoom lens

+Optical image stabilization reduces blur from camera shake

+8.1 megapixel resolution suits small prints and sharing

−Lower resolution than most current compact cameras

$449.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details

Pentax

Compact

+Waterproof to 39.8 ft (14 m) for underwater shooting

+Rated for 2 hours of continuous waterproof use

+Shockproof-style rugged build rated to 3.6 ft (1.6 m) drops

$404.48

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

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+Uses a 1-inch sensor for better low light

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Compact camera type for pocket carrying

$490.00

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

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+Uses a 1-inch sensor for better low light

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Compact camera type for pocket carrying

$480.00

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

DJI

Compact, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Includes a 64GB memory card for storage

+Compact camera type for pocket carrying

$485.00

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

Pentax

Compact

+Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof body

+Built-in 6-LED ring light for macro shots

+Compact camera type for easy carrying

$406.90

as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details

Pentax

Compact

$476.95

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

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Camera type	Spec score	Price
Compact	n/a	$497.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$449.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$465.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$469.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$498.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$449.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$404.48 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$490.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$480.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Compact	n/a	$485.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

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