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Cameras under $500

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9 cameras under $500 from Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360 and more. Most cost $425 to $499, and half cost less than $440.

Top brands: DJI (4)

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BrandInsta3605DJI4
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DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for high detail footage
+50GB built-in storage for files without a card
+Waterproof body for water activities
−Action camera form factor limits framing versatility
$436.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for very high detail footage
+1/1.1-inch square sensor for a larger image sensor
+Variable aperture from f/2.0 to f/4.0
−8K recording is more demanding than standard 4K
$496.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K video
+Waterproof action camera body
+Includes an invisible selfie stick effect feature
−Action camera type rather than a general-purpose camera
$424.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
DJI

Action, 8K

+Native 8K 360° video recording
+1-inch 360° imaging sensor
+4K at 120fps video
−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body
$420.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K video
+Waterproof action camera body
+Includes an invisible selfie stick effect feature
−Action camera type rather than a general-purpose camera
$424.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for very high detail footage
+Variable aperture from f/2.0 to f/4.0
+Includes DJI Mic Mini wireless microphone
−8K recording is more demanding than standard 4K
$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K video for high-detail footage
+Includes a 128GB card for storage
+Co-engineered with Leica optics
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Lightest 8K 360 waterproof action camera listed
+Waterproof body for water activities
+8K 360 video resolution
$489.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeSpec scorePrice
Actionn/a$436.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Actionn/a$496.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Actionn/a$424.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Actionn/a$420.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Actionn/a$424.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Actionn/a$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Actionn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details
Actionn/a$489.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Actionn/a$439.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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