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82 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Most cost $420 to $499, and half cost less than $465.

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos immediately

+Bundle includes 40 sheets of instant film

+Bundle includes 32GB memory card

$489.95

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Prints wide instant photos

+Hybrid model with digital capture

+Includes 20 exposures of film and album

$419.95

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

Canon

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+DSLR type with interchangeable-lens flexibility

+Canon EF mount accepts a wide range of lenses

+Comes with an EF-S 18-55mm image stabilized lens

$499.00

as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details

instax

Instant

+Automatic exposure for simple point-and-shoot use

+Built-in selfie mirror for self-portraits

+Prints credit card sized photos

$416.35

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Prints wide instant photos

+Hybrid model with digital capture

+Includes 10 exposures of metallic film and album

$419.00

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Prints wide instant photos

+Bundle includes 40 film exposures

+Includes accessories for events

$479.95

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos immediately

+Bundle includes 20 sheets of instant film

+Bundle includes 32GB memory card

$469.95

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot

+Bundle includes a twin pack of BuzzPhoto film

+Hybrid design for instant prints and digital files

$435.00

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

Insta360

Action

+Waterproof body for water activities

+Captures 360-degree footage

+Bundle includes two extra batteries

$499.99

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Prints wide instant photos

+Bundle includes 20 film exposures

+Includes accessories for events

$459.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:04 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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos on the spot

+Bundle includes an extra film twin pack and tripod

+Hybrid design for instant prints and digital files

$444.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:03 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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Hybrid design records digital files alongside instant prints

+Wide format prints for larger instant photos

+Includes Fuji Instax-Wide instant film in the bundle

$479.99

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+48MP sensor for high-resolution stills

+18X zoom for reaching distant subjects

$422.44

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

Generic

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Includes 3-axis gimbal stabilization

+Includes AI object detection and tracking

$455.00

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Hybrid design records digital files alongside instant prints

+Wide format prints for larger instant photos

+Bundle includes SanDisk memory card for saving digital images

$449.95

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

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos immediately

+Bundle includes 40 exposures of instant film

+Bundle includes 32GB memory card

$474.95

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

Sony

Video, Under 20 MP

+High definition Handycam for recording video

+Dedicated video camera type for simple recording

−Specified at 5.3 MP, below the typical resolution of newer models

$480.00

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

instax

Instant

+Hybrid design combines instant printing with digital capture

+Prints instant credit card sized photos on demand

$403.74

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

Olympus

Film

+Uses APS film for analog photography

+Zoom lens gives a flexible focal range for film shots

−Requires APS film and film processing for every photo

$473.25

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 8K

+8K: the highest video of the 36 here

$439.99

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

GoProSpec score 8.3

Action, Under 20 MP, 5K or 6K

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

−Under 20 MP: 11 of the 18 here have a higher resolution

$429.99

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

Pentax

Compact

$476.95

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

Fujifilm

Instant

$470.00

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

Compare specs

Camera type	Spec score	Price
Instant	n/a	$489.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$419.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
DSLR	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$416.35 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
DSLR	7.8	$496.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$419.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$479.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$469.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Instant	n/a	$435.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:03 PST - Details
Action	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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