Cameras under $800

4 cameras under $800 from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more. Prices run $748 to $799.

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

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

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

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

Camera type	Video	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
Mirrorless	4K	Body only	Sony E	8.5	$748.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Mirrorless	4K		Sony E	8.5	$748.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Mirrorless		Body only	Sony E	n/a	$799.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
Mirrorless	4K	With lens	Sony E	n/a	$779.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

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