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)

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

+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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 9.5

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 8K

+8K video resolution for very high detail

+30 to 49 MP sensor resolution

+3-inch LCD touch screen for framing and playback

−Zoom is digital rather than optical

$705.74

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Wi-Fi and app control for remote operation

+16X zoom for reaching distant subjects

−Zoom is digital, which can reduce image quality at high levels

$714.14

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+4K video recording for sharp footage

+30 to 49 MP sensor resolution

+Compact body for easy carrying

−Zoom is digital rather than optical

$774.37

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Flip screen for easy selfie framing

+16X zoom for reaching distant subjects

−Camera type is video, not a stills-focused model

$723.83

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Includes macro lens for close-up shots

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Flip screen for easy selfie framing

−Camera type is video, not a stills-focused model

$714.14

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 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

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

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 1-inch, 8K

+8K video recording

+Leica lens for optics

+1-inch sensor for image capture

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

$789.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

XbotGo

Action, 4K

+Records 4K video

+Action camera design for sports footage

+Standalone AI sports camera with auto tracking

$769.00

as of 11/04/2026 08:38 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

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

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 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

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+48MP sensor for high-resolution stills

+16X zoom for reaching distant subjects

$700.15

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+48MP sensor for high-resolution stills

+16X zoom for reaching distant subjects

$723.83

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtuSpec score 8.9

Video, 30 to 49 MP, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+48MP sensor for high-resolution stills

+16X zoom for reaching distant subjects

$774.37

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

Jangyao

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for high detail

+360 degree coverage captures entire scene

+Standard combo includes accessories

$739.00

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 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

DJI

Action, 8K

+8K video resolution for very high detail footage

+1/1.1-inch sensor for a larger image sensor

+Includes DJI Mic 3 two-person wireless system

$799.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

vbhkCGJtu

Compact, 4K

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Compact body for easy carrying

+Built-in microphone for capturing sound

$780.49

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

Insta360

Action, 8K

+8K: the highest video of the 33 here

$749.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

Camera type	Video	Lens	Lens mount	Spec score	Price
DSLR		With lens		n/a	$799.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLR		With lens	Nikon F	n/a	$784.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLR		Body only	Canon EF	n/a	$714.86 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLR	Full HD	With lens	Nikon F	8.2	$784.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
DSLR		With lens	Canon EF	n/a	$797.62 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
DSLR		With lens	Nikon F	n/a	$799.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:25 PST - Details
Video	8K			9.5	$705.74 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details
Video	4K			8.9	$714.14 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details
Video	4K			8.9	$774.37 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details
Video	4K			8.9	$723.83 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

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