Cameras under $600

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68 cameras under $600 from DJI, Canon, Insta360 and more. Most cost $519 to $599, and half cost less than $555.

Top brands: DJI (18)Canon (13)Sony (4)Nikon (4)Panasonic (4)

Nikon

DSLR, 20 to 29 MP, With lens, Nikon F

+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses

+Includes an 18-55mm VR zoom lens in the kit

+Digital SLR design with an optical viewfinder

−Lens included is a basic kit zoom

$541.26

as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

Nikon

DSLR, 20 to 29 MP, With lens, Nikon F

+24.1 MP resolution for detailed images

+Includes 18-55mm AF-S DX VR zoom lens in the kit

+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses

−Lens kit limits the range of the included zoom

$589.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 4K

+4K video recording

+Lightweight at 53g for carrying anywhere

+156° field of view for wide shots

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

$519.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details

OM SystemSpec score 8.1

Compact, Under 20 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video

+Bundled with a sling backpack

+Compact camera body

−Resolution under 20 megapixels

$584.99

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

Insta360Spec score 9.5

Action, 50 MP or more, 8K

+Records 8K 360 video

+Captures 50MP or more photos

+Uses a 1/1.28-inch sensor

−Action camera type rather than a general-purpose camera

$549.99

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

Canon

DSLR, Under 20 MP, With lens, Canon EF

+18.1 megapixel resolution for detailed photos

+Canon EF mount accepts a wide range of lenses

+Includes an 18-55mm lens for everyday shooting

−Lower megapixel count than many newer DSLRs

$599.00

as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera type that prints photos on the spot

+Hybrid design can also record digital images

+Wide-format instant film for larger prints

−Instant prints cost film for every shot taken

$504.80

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 50 MP or more, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+64MP or higher resolution for detailed stills

+WiFi connectivity for wireless transfers

−Camera type is video, not a stills-focused model

$525.27

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+42MP sensor for high-resolution stills

+3.0-inch flip screen for self-framing

−Video stated as 4K despite 2.7K name

$504.95

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+60FPS frame rate for smooth motion

+16X zoom for reaching distant subjects

−Zoom is digital, which can reduce image quality at high levels

$566.44

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Night vision for low-light recording

+WiFi connectivity for wireless transfer

−Zoom is digital, which can reduce image quality at high levels

$548.35

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+4K video recording for sharp, high-resolution footage

+30 to 49 MP sensor resolution

+Built-in microphone for recording sound

−Digital zoom rather than optical zoom

$503.48

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+4K video recording for sharp footage

+30 to 49 MP sensor resolution

+Compact body for easy carrying

−Zoom is digital rather than optical

$597.92

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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.4

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Includes macro lens for close-up shots

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Flip screen for easy selfie framing

−Camera type is video, not a stills-focused model

$569.76

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

Canon

Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF

+Includes an RF-S 18-45mm lens in the kit

+Uses the Canon RF lens mount

+Comes with two 64GB memory cards

−Mirrorless design uses the APS-C crop sensor size

$529.00

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for high detail footage

+1/1.1 inch sensor for larger light capture

+Includes DJI Mic Mini two-person wireless mic system

−Action camera form factor limits framing versatility

$599.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch CMOS sensor for larger image capture

+4K video at up to 120fps for slow motion

+3-axis stabilization for smoother handheld footage

$567.99

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

GoProSpec score 8.3

Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

+Records 5.3K HDR video

+Takes 27MP photos

+Includes three Enduro batteries

$538.99

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

Insta360

Action, 8K

+Waterproof body for water activities

+Captures 360-degree footage

+8K 360 HDR video resolution

$529.99

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

Canon

DSLR, Under 20 MP, With lens, Canon EF

+Kit includes two lenses: 18-55mm and 75-300mm telephoto

+Uses the Canon EF lens mount for wide lens choice

+Under 20 MP resolution, with a 12.2 MP sensor

$599.00

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+Uses a 1-inch sensor for better low light

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Compact camera type for pocket carrying

$530.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

Canon

DSLR, With lens

+Compact DSLR body with a two-lens bundle

+Includes 18-55mm STM and 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lenses

+Available in black

$599.99

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

Fujifilm

Instant

+Instant camera that prints photos immediately after each shot

+Square format prints for a distinct, compact picture style

+Bundle includes 160 exposures of extra film

$505.99

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

Canon

DSLR, Canon EF

+Canon EF mount works with many existing lenses

+DSLR design with an optical viewfinder

+Ships with an 18-55 III kit lens

$549.38

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch CMOS sensor for larger image capture

+4K video at up to 120fps for slow motion

+3-axis stabilization for smoother handheld footage

$598.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch CMOS sensor for larger image capture

+4K video at up to 120fps for slow motion

+3-axis gimbal for smoother handheld footage

$558.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for very high detail footage

+1/1.1-inch sensor for a larger image sensor

+Includes DJI Mic Mini wireless microphone

$539.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch CMOS sensor for larger image capture

+4K video at up to 120fps for slow motion

+3-axis stabilization for smoother handheld footage

$532.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

Camera type	Video	Spec score	Price
DSLR		n/a	$541.26 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLR		n/a	$589.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Action	4K	n/a	$519.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details
Compact	4K	8.1	$584.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Action	8K	9.5	$549.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
DSLR		n/a	$599.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Instant		n/a	$504.80 as of 11/03/2026 23:04 PST - Details
Video	4K	8.9	$525.27 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details
Video	4K	8.4	$504.95 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details
Video	4K	8.4	$566.44 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

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