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Cameras under $800

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8 cameras under $800 from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more. Most cost $731 to $799, and half cost less than $774.

Top brands: Canon (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 11/04/2026 14:40 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
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
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
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−Older model that has been superseded by newer versions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
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−Older model that has been superseded by newer versions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

Compare specs

cameraCamera typeVideoLensLens mountSpec scorePrice
MirrorlessBody onlyCanon RFn/a$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
DSLR4KBody onlyNikon F8.5$741.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KBody onlySony E8.5$748.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
MirrorlessBody onlySony En/a$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 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
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$731.48
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLRBody onlyCanon EFn/a$714.86
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

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