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Cameras under $800

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22 cameras under $800 from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more. Most cost $728 to $799, and half cost less than $775.

Top brands: Canon (11)Nikon (10)

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
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 11/04/2026 14:40 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
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 11/04/2026 14:39 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−Older model that has been superseded by newer versions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 11/04/2026 14:39 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
Nikon

DSLR, APS-C, Under 20 MP, With lens

+Includes an 18-105 mm zoom lens in the kit
+12.3 megapixel resolution from an APS-C sensor
+DX-format sensor for a compact, lighter setup
−Older model with 12.3 megapixels, below current resolutions
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens, Nikon F

+Nikon F mount accepts a wide range of Nikon F lenses
+Comes with an 18-55mm lens for everyday shooting
+Bundle includes a 64GB memory card for storing images
−Older DSLR body compared with newer Nikon models
$784.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 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 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Body only, Canon EF

+Uses the Canon EF lens mount with a wide lens range
+DSLR design with an optical viewfinder
+Body only, so you choose your own lens
−No lens included in the purchase
$714.86
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
NikonSpec score 8.2

DSLR, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD, With lens

+Full HD video recording capability
+Includes an 18-55mm lens for everyday shooting
+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
−Backpack adds bulk when traveling light
$784.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+Includes an 18-55mm STM lens in the kit
+Uses Canon EF lens mount for lens compatibility
+Suitable for beginners learning DSLR photography
−International model may differ from US warranty and support
$797.62
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 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 zoom for longer reach
+Includes an 18-55mm VR lens for stabilized handheld shots
−55-200mm lens in this bundle lacks VR stabilization
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Canon EF

+Canon EF mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Lens included in the kit
+DSLR body with optical viewfinder
−Canon EF mount is an older lens system
$764.52
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens, Nikon F

+Includes an 18-55mm lens
+Nikon F mount for a wide range of lenses
+Includes a camera bag
$728.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Nikon

DSLR, With lens, Nikon F

+Includes an 18-55mm lens
+Nikon F mount for a wide range of lenses
+Includes a tripod
$728.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, Under 20 MP, With lens, Canon EF

+Includes an 18-135mm STM lens for a wide zoom range
+Uses the Canon EF lens mount for wide lens choice
+18.0 MP resolution for detailed photos
$789.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Canon

DSLR, With lens, Canon EF

+Compatible with Canon EF lenses
+Kit includes 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses
+Compact DSLR body for a DSLR
$759.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.2

DSLR, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, Full HD

−Full HD: 31 of the 33 here have a higher video
$714.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeVideoLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
DSLR4KBody onlyNikon F8.5$741.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EFn/a$797.62
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensCanon EFn/a$788.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$789.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensn/a$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRWith lensNikon Fn/a$784.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$731.48
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

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