Cameras under $500

3 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Prices run $449 to $499.

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

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

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
Mirrorless	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

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