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Cameras under $500

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3 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Prices run $456 to $496.

Nikon

DSLR, Under 20 MP, With lens, Nikon F

+Includes 18-55mm AF-S DX VR zoom lens in the kit
+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Under 20 MP resolution suits faster file handling
−Under 20 MP resolution gives fewer pixels for cropping
$480.38
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, Body only, Nikon F

+Nikon F mount accepts a wide range of Nikon F lenses
+Body only, so lenses can be chosen separately
+DSLR design with interchangeable lenses for varied shooting
$455.60
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
NikonSpec score 7.8

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

+Full HD video recording capability
+DX-format APS-C sensor for a crop-sized image area
+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
$496.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeSpec scorePrice
DSLRn/a$480.38
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRn/a$455.60
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLR7.8$496.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

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