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Cameras under $800

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9 cameras under $800 from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more. Most cost $742 to $799, and half cost less than $780.

Top brands: Canon (4)

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
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
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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
CanonSpec score 8.5

Mirrorless, APS-C, 20 to 29 MP, 4K

$779.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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
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
Mirrorless4KBody onlySony E8.5$748.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KWith lensCanon RF8.5$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KSony E8.5$748.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KWith lensCanon RF8.5$779.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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
DSLRFull HDWith lensCanon EF8.2$714.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details
Mirrorless4KWith lensCanon RFn/a$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 PST - Details

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