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
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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
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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
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CanonSpec score 8.5
Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K
$779.95
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Nikon
Mirrorless, With lens, Nikon Z
$749.00-25%List: $999.95
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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
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Pros+Canon EF mount accepts a range of lenses
+Includes an 18-55mm lens
+Includes a 75-300mm lens for longer reach
+Includes a 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
Cons−DSLR body is bulkier than mirrorless alternatives
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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
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Pros+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
+Digital SLR design with an optical viewfinder
Cons−Two lenses add weight to the kit for carrying
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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 - DetailsSony
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
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Pros+Shoots 4K video for sharp, high-resolution footage
+Mirrorless design with interchangeable Sony E mount lenses
+Includes 16-50mm lens in the kit
+Side flip-out touchscreen for framing yourself while vlogging
+Includes a 64GB memory card
Cons−Mirrorless camera type, less compact than a point-and-shoot
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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 - DetailsNikon
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
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Pros+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
+Bundle includes 15 pieces for a complete starter setup
Cons−Older DSLR body compared with newer Nikon models
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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
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Full HD video recording capability
+Includes an 18-55mm lens for everyday shooting
+Nikon F mount works with a wide range of lenses
+Bundle includes a backpack for carrying the camera
Cons−Backpack adds bulk when traveling light
Compared with the 26 cameras on this page−Full HD: 31 of the 33 here have a higher video
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Includes an 18-55mm STM lens in the kit
+Uses Canon EF lens mount for lens compatibility
+Suitable for beginners learning DSLR photography
Cons−International model may differ from US warranty and support
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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
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Pros+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
+Digital SLR design with an optical viewfinder
Cons−55-200mm lens in this bundle lacks VR stabilization
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Canon
Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF
+Includes RF-S 18-45mm and RF 75-300mm lenses for versatile zoom
+Bundle includes two 64GB memory cards
+Uses the Canon RF lens mount
−Two lenses add bulk compared with a single-lens kit
$709.00
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Canon
Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF
+Includes an RF-S 18-45mm lens in the kit
+Includes a Canon stereo microphone for audio recording
+Includes an HG-100TBR tripod for stable shooting
−Mirrorless design uses the APS-C crop sensor size
$728.00
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Pros+Includes an RF-S 18-45mm lens in the kit
+Includes a Canon stereo microphone for audio recording
+Includes an HG-100TBR tripod for stable shooting
+Uses the Canon RF lens mount
Cons−Mirrorless design uses the APS-C crop sensor size
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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
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OlympusSpec score 8.5
Mirrorless, Micro Four Thirds, 20 to 29 MP, 4K
+20 MP Micro Four Thirds sensor for detailed images
+Records 4K video
+Includes a lens in the kit
$735.65
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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
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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
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Pros+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
Compared with the 26 cameras on this page−Under 20 MP: 22 of the 25 here have a higher resolution
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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
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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
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Canon
DSLR, 20 to 29 MP, With lens, Canon EF
$749.00
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Canon
Mirrorless, With lens, Canon RF
$799.00
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Canon
Mirrorless, APS-C, 4K, With lens
$799.00
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Nikon
DSLR, With lens, Nikon F
$749.95
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