1. Sony A6000 w/ 15-50mm lens
More bang for your buck
This all-around dynamo is excellent for a wide range of photography, from gorgeous travel shots to family portraits and selfies. This affordable camera captures fantastic quality images, so all your Facebook friends will like and comment like crazy!
- Electronic viewfinder
- Autofocus
- Compact, lightweight body
- No 4k video
- No touch screen
2. Sony Alpha a6400 w/ 16-50mm lens
Our ConsumerAffairs favorite
Our staff’s favorite pic(k) will help you sharpen your creative edge! Whether you’re shooting a friend’s wedding or taking lightning-fast action shots of your kid’s basketball game, this camera will keep you clicking for hours on end. With high-resolution photos that are sure to dazzle as well as 4k video capability, we chose this camera for its versatility and user-friendliness.
- Compact, lightweight body
- Fast Autofocus
- Tiltable LCD Touchscreen
- No headphone port
- No in-camera stabilization
3. Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera (gift bundle)
For making instant memories
There is just something special about a physical print of a photo. Instantly capture and print any special moment with the Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera. The gift bundle has everything you need to get started, including film and decorations that are great for greeting cards, scrapbooking and other creative projects.
- High-quality instant prints
- Easily portable
- User-friendly
- Doesn’t save a digital copy of images
- Have to buy film refills
4. GoPro Hero 8
Perfect for epic adventures
We’ve all seen the crazy-epic GoPro videos of people skydiving or doing extreme sports. GoPro changed the game by providing an affordable, rugged, multipurpose camera that handles pretty much anything you throw at it.
- Portable and rugged
- Waterproof
- Video stabilization
- Optimized for video
- Only 12 MP stills
5. Panasonic Lumix GX860
Family photos done right
This beautifully designed mirrorless Panasonic checks all the boxes in terms of quality and user-friendliness. These cameras also carry a wide variety of lenses that take your photography to the next level.
- High-quality images
- Travel-friendly
- Performs in low light
- Versatile
- No 4k video
- MicroSD card slot
- No hot shoe
6. Fujifilm X-T3
The ideal travel companion
This professional-quality beast is compact, affordable and versatile. The Fujifilm X-T3 is perfect for capturing any kind of picture your heart desires. It also has a charming vintage aesthetic that’s sure to impress.
- Full area AutoFocus
- 60 fps 4k video
- 11 fps continuous shooting
- Compact, lightweight body
- No built-in stabilization
7. Sony A7r iv
The mirrorless wonder
The fourth generation of Sony’s ultra-high-resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras are a technological masterpiece. This camera has a whopping 61 megapixels and boasts up to 10 frames per second continuous shooting. This camera has everything necessary to create a professional portfolio.
- Very high image quality
- Compact body
- Advanced autofocus
- Dual memory card slot
- Expensive
8. Canon 1dx Mk ii
Simply mind-blowing images
This professional camera is a go-to for many professionals. If you can foot the bill, this camera will do anything you need it to with excellence. It captures vibrant photos at up to 16 fps and is considered an industry-standard for greatness.
- Up to 16 fps
- Advanced autofocus
- Professional quality
- Rugged build
- Large camera
- Expensive
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