Find the best cheap camera you can buy with our expert guide, featuring affordable models from Nikon, Canon and more.

Our guide to the best camera for photography ranks the finest choices from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more.

Use the round-up below for an instant summary of the best cameras under $1000. When you find one that ticks the right boxes, you can use the links beneath each entry to jump down to our full write-up.

Our guide to the best cheap video cameras is here to help you find the filmmaking bargain for you and covers compact, system, action and vlogging cameras.

There you’ll find options for every budget and preference, ranging from the best entry-level all-rounders to video-focused mirrorless hybrids for budding vloggers.

In our guide to the best point and shoot cameras, we pick out the finest beginner-friendly models for simple shooting and smartphone-beating snaps.

Every camera featured below has been thoroughly tested by our in-house experts. We’ve also highlighted a few second-hand models that offer fantastic value, especially as DSLR stocks begin to ...

So which one should you start your photography journey with? To help you decide, I’ve compiled the best models below which cover a range of styles, user experience and budget.

Our guide to the best camera phones will help you find the ultimate photography tool for you, from the iPhone 16 Pro, to the influencer-ready Galaxy S25 Ultra, to the budget-minded Pixel 9a.

In the guide below, I’ve selected the best action cameras for different types of user, from adventurers to content creators and those on a shoestring.