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6 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Most cost $480 to $499, and half cost less than $498.

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 11/04/2026 14:40 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 11/04/2026 14:40 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

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

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

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Camera type	Spec score	Price
Mirrorless	8.1	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLR	7.8	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Action	8.3	$479.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Action	8.3	$499.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Action	8.3	$429.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
DSLR	7.8	$496.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

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