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Cameras under $800

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62 cameras under $800 from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more. Most cost $715 to $799, and half cost less than $769.

Top brands: Canon (19)Nikon (11)Sony (6)DJI (5)

Canon

Mirrorless, Full-frame, Body only, Canon RF

+Full-frame sensor for wide field of view
+Compact and lightweight mirrorless body
+Uses Canon RF lens mount
−Body only, lens must be bought separately
$799.00-30%List: $1,148.01
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
NikonSpec score 8.5

DSLR, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+Records 4K UHD video
+APS-C DX sensor for a crop-factor format
+20.9 MP resolution for detailed images
−Body only requires buying a lens separately
$741.89-26%List: $996.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
PanasonicSpec score 8.5

Compact, 1-inch, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+1-inch sensor for better image quality than typical compacts
+15x zoom range in a compact body
+4K video recording
−Smaller sensor than full-frame cameras, weaker in low light
$797.99-11%List: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Sony

Video

+Handycam design records high definition video
+Dedicated video camera type for simple recording
$779.00-8%Was: $849.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+APS-C sensor for a balance of size and image quality
+4K video recording for high-resolution footage
+20 to 29 MP resolution for detailed stills
−Body only, so a lens must be bought separately
$748.00-6%List: $799.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+APS-C sensor with about 24.2MP resolution
+Records 4K video for video work
+Includes an 18-45mm lens
−Lens kit sold as a bundle, not body only
$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Canon

Mirrorless, 4K, With lens, Canon RF

+Records 4K video for video work
+Includes a 14-30mm lens for wide framing
+Mirrorless design with Canon RF mount
$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
DJI

Compact, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage
+Compact camera type for pocket carrying
+Includes a wireless microphone system
$769.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K video for high-resolution footage
+Action camera built for active and outdoor shooting
+Essential bundle includes accessories for shooting
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+Includes an EF-S 18-55mm lens in the kit
+Uses the Canon EF lens mount for wide lens choice
+DSLR design with an optical viewfinder
$797.62
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Sony

Compact

+Includes a vlogger shotgun microphone for audio
+Bundle includes seven items for shooting setup
+Designed as a vlog camera for content creators
$758.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

+24.2MP APS-C sensor for detailed stills
+4K video recording capability
+Mirrorless design for a compact camera body
$748.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

$779.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Canon Cameras US

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+Canon EF mount accepts a range of lenses
+Includes an 18-55mm lens
+Includes a 75-300mm lens for longer reach
−DSLR body is bulkier than mirrorless alternatives
$788.00-9%List: $868.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+1-inch sensor for a larger imaging area than typical compacts
+4K video recording
+Lossless zoom of 2× for framing flexibility
$733.00-8%Was: $799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 1-inch, 8K

+8K video recording
+Dual Leica lenses for optics
+15× zoom for distant subjects
−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body
$769.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Insta360

Action, 8K

+Records 8K 360 video
+Waterproof action camera design
+1/1.1 inch sensor for 360 capture
−Only 64GB built-in storage
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, 20 to 29 MP, Body only, Sony E

+Mirrorless design with Sony E mount lens compatibility
+Resolution of 20 to 29 megapixels
+Body only, so you can pair it with lenses you already own
−Does not include a lens
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Nikon

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

+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Bundle adds a 55-200mm VR zoom for longer reach
+Two zoom lenses cover both wide and telephoto shooting
−Two lenses add weight to the kit for carrying
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Body only, Canon EF

+Canon EF mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Body only, so you choose your own lens
+DSLR body with optical viewfinder
−Body only, lens not included
$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
DJI

Compact, 1-inch, 4K

+Uses a 1-inch sensor for larger image capture
+Records 4K video
+Three-axis gimbal stabilization for smooth footage
−Compact camera type limits lens and sensor flexibility
$764.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Under 20 MP, Body only, Canon EF

+18 MP CMOS sensor for detailed images
+Canon EF mount works with a wide lens range
+Body only, so lenses are chosen separately
−Older model that has been superseded by newer versions
$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Body only, Canon EF

+Canon EF mount works with a wide lens range
+Body only, so lenses are chosen separately
+Digital SLR camera with interchangeable lens system
−Older model that has been superseded by newer versions
$731.48
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
Polaroid

Instant

+Instant camera type for printing photos on the spot
+Full manual control over exposure settings
+App enabled for additional control
−Name does not list any further specifications
$729.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, APS-C, With lens, Nikon F

+DX-format APS-C sensor for a crop-sized image area
+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Kit includes 18-55mm VR II and 55-200mm zoom lenses
−Two lenses and case add weight for travel
$789.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Sony

Mirrorless, 4K, With lens, Sony E

+Shoots 4K video for sharp, high-resolution footage
+Mirrorless design with interchangeable Sony E mount lenses
+Includes 16-50mm lens in the kit
−Mirrorless camera type, less compact than a point-and-shoot
$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeVideoLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessBody onlyCanon RFn/a$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
DSLR4KBody onlyNikon F8.5$741.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Compact4K8.5$797.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Videon/a$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KBody onlySony E8.5$748.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KWith lensCanon RF8.5$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KWith lensCanon RFn/a$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Compact4Kn/a$769.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details
Action8Kn/a$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EFn/a$797.62
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details

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