best camera for beginners
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The best camera for beginners is one that's easy to use, has a good lens, and takes good photos. If you're just starting out, you'll want a camera that's simple to get started with and easy to use. Browse the top-ranked list of best camera for beginners below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Sony - Alpha ZV-E10 Kit Mirrorless Vlog Camera with 16-50mm Lens - Black
Model: ILCZVE10L/BSKU: 6473808Top comment"It’s a great beginner content creator camera I recommend it....Great beginner camera, easy to use great connectivity...Great for beginners"
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.Top comment"It’s a great beginner content creator camera I recommend it....Great beginner camera, easy to use great connectivity...Great for beginners"
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Sony - Alpha ZV-E10 Kit Mirrorless Vlog Camera with 16-50mm Lens - White
Model: ILCZVE10L/WSKU: 6473809Top comment"Research before you buy, fits my needs perfectly. Definitely recommend for beginner and novice, has options to grow with you....Great camera for beginner vloggers."
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.Top comment"Research before you buy, fits my needs perfectly. Definitely recommend for beginner and novice, has options to grow with you....Great camera for beginner vloggers."
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Polaroid - Go Camera-Everything Box
Model: 6036SKU: 6455979Top comment"The built-in flash is eye-wateringly bright when it goes off but its reach is limited, so you’ll need to be somewhat close to your subject and/or the background if you wish to illuminate both. For beginners, it may take a bit of trial and error and practice to produce decent looking prints. ...Good for beginners"
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Oh, the places you’ll go! And the times you’ll share and treasure, all captured with your Polaroid Go. Pocket-sized and built to go go go wherever adventure takes you. Get to know a more grownup instant camera featuring artful double exposure, selfie mirror, and a self-timer for the days you step inside the frame. The Everything Box also includes 2 packs of film.Top comment"The built-in flash is eye-wateringly bright when it goes off but its reach is limited, so you’ll need to be somewhat close to your subject and/or the background if you wish to illuminate both. For beginners, it may take a bit of trial and error and practice to produce decent looking prints. ...Good for beginners"
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Oh, the places you’ll go! And the times you’ll share and treasure, all captured with your Polaroid Go. Pocket-sized and built to go go go wherever adventure takes you. Get to know a more grownup instant camera featuring artful double exposure, selfie mirror, and a self-timer for the days you step inside the frame. The Everything Box also includes 2 packs of film.See all Instant Print Cameras
Canon - EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with EF-M 15-45mm Lens Content Creator Kit - Black
Model: 4728C052SKU: 6456077Top comment"I love this camera very much. Easy to use for beginners. There are too many features that may confuse you but over the time, you will get use to it. ...Great camera and easy to use especially for beginners like me. :)"
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Get the clarity and convenience you need to show off all your content with the EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit. The EOS M50 Mark II camera provides you with a high-performance and portable camera so you can use it practically anywhere and get the quality, high-resolution 4K or Full HD results to make you and your subjects look great. It also lets you easily vlog to share with your followers, friends and family; and supports vertical video to accommodate whichever social platforms you use. The included EF-M 15-45mm lens is compact to match the camera, and versatile so you can use in a variety of situations. Also provided in this kit is the lightweight Canon Tripod Grip HG-100BTR so you can stabilize the EOS M50 Mark II camera on a table, counter or other surface to help you get clear and steady pics or video, and a detachable Bluetooth® enabled remote to operate the camera from a distance and be part of the scene. To complement the rich video quality you can get crisp audio using the bundled Canon Stereo Microphone DM-E100 indoors, and even outdoors with the included windscreen. Should you want to convert the EOS M50 Mark II camera into a high-quality webcam for your videoconferencing and livestreams, simply connect the camera to a compatible laptop/desktop via the provided USB cable, download the free EOS Webcam Utility software and reach for the stars*1.Top comment"I love this camera very much. Easy to use for beginners. There are too many features that may confuse you but over the time, you will get use to it. ...Great camera and easy to use especially for beginners like me. :)"
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Get the clarity and convenience you need to show off all your content with the EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit. The EOS M50 Mark II camera provides you with a high-performance and portable camera so you can use it practically anywhere and get the quality, high-resolution 4K or Full HD results to make you and your subjects look great. It also lets you easily vlog to share with your followers, friends and family; and supports vertical video to accommodate whichever social platforms you use. The included EF-M 15-45mm lens is compact to match the camera, and versatile so you can use in a variety of situations. Also provided in this kit is the lightweight Canon Tripod Grip HG-100BTR so you can stabilize the EOS M50 Mark II camera on a table, counter or other surface to help you get clear and steady pics or video, and a detachable Bluetooth® enabled remote to operate the camera from a distance and be part of the scene. To complement the rich video quality you can get crisp audio using the bundled Canon Stereo Microphone DM-E100 indoors, and even outdoors with the included windscreen. Should you want to convert the EOS M50 Mark II camera into a high-quality webcam for your videoconferencing and livestreams, simply connect the camera to a compatible laptop/desktop via the provided USB cable, download the free EOS Webcam Utility software and reach for the stars*1.See all Vlogging Kits
Sony - ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers - White
Model: ZV1F/WSKU: 6522417Top comment"I brought this camera to start vlogging and it has been easy to navigate and use. I recommend this for beginners!...Absolutely in love with the camera !! Best camera for a beginners channel"
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Sony ZV-1F Vlog camera for Content Creators and Vloggers, large 1-inch sensor with wide angle 20mm1 lens and packed with easy-to-use features, specifically designed for vloggers and online video creators.Top comment"I brought this camera to start vlogging and it has been easy to navigate and use. I recommend this for beginners!...Absolutely in love with the camera !! Best camera for a beginners channel"
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Sony ZV-1F Vlog camera for Content Creators and Vloggers, large 1-inch sensor with wide angle 20mm1 lens and packed with easy-to-use features, specifically designed for vloggers and online video creators.See all Vlogging Kits
Sony - Alpha 6700 - APS-C Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Model: ILCE6700/BSKU: 6551181Top comment"The 6700 is unbelievably good for its price point. Couldn’t be happier....The aspc lense are amazing and affordable also, this is the perfect camera for beginners and professionals."
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The α6700 combines the latest AI technology with Sony's outstanding α-series image quality in a compact APS-C camera body. Offering enhanced subject recognition, the latest technology for capturing stills and movies, and E-mount lens compatibility, the lightweight α6700 is designed for creative adventures, anytime, anywhere.Top comment"The 6700 is unbelievably good for its price point. Couldn’t be happier....The aspc lense are amazing and affordable also, this is the perfect camera for beginners and professionals."
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The α6700 combines the latest AI technology with Sony's outstanding α-series image quality in a compact APS-C camera body. Offering enhanced subject recognition, the latest technology for capturing stills and movies, and E-mount lens compatibility, the lightweight α6700 is designed for creative adventures, anytime, anywhere.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Canon - EOS R50 4K Video Mirrorless Camera 2 Lens Kit with RF-S 18-45mm and RF-S 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Model: 5811C022SKU: 6535112Top comment"Easy to use in fully auto mode for the beginner as I am but has enough features to allow an advanced photographer to use the more sophisticated capabilities. ...Excellent camera for beginners"
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Capture the Moment Just as You Imagine It: The EOS R50 camera makes photography fun, simple, and convenient with intuitive photo functions that capture beautiful images automatically, just as you imagine them. A host of video functions such as 6K oversampled 4K 30p capture and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II makes the EOS R50 a great camera for movie recording and vlogging as well. The 24.2 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS Image sensor and DIGIC X image processor ensure high image quality in a compact and lightweight form factor.Top comment"Easy to use in fully auto mode for the beginner as I am but has enough features to allow an advanced photographer to use the more sophisticated capabilities. ...Excellent camera for beginners"
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Capture the Moment Just as You Imagine It: The EOS R50 camera makes photography fun, simple, and convenient with intuitive photo functions that capture beautiful images automatically, just as you imagine them. A host of video functions such as 6K oversampled 4K 30p capture and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II makes the EOS R50 a great camera for movie recording and vlogging as well. The 24.2 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS Image sensor and DIGIC X image processor ensure high image quality in a compact and lightweight form factor.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Konica Minolta - MND50 4K Video 48.0 Megapixel Digitial Camera - Black
Model: MND50-BKSKU: 6530060Top comment"Great pictures. Great product for beginners and those wanting a light weight camera for vacations....I like its simplicity use of the camera's function.Good camera for the money."
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The Minolta MND50 is a simple and fun camera capable of producing high-resolution images and ultra clear 4K UHD video even in a compact package. This convenient and compact device can cover a variety of shooting situations with its crystal clear lens and 16x digital zoom. Thanks to a strong and accurate sensor, the MND50 can extract 48-megapixel photos and 4k/60p video. The 3.0" 230k-dot IPS LCD screen at the rear and built-in pop-up flash lets you review and compose your images with ease. It features a single SD card slot comes preloaded with a 32GB SD and it's compatible with any SD card with up to 128GB of capacity, while intelligent scene modes with adjustable Mode dial help ensure you get the best image. Fully expandable to allow you to add a 3.5mm microphone with its extra I/O ports and 52mm front lens diameter threading to attach auxiliary lenses and filters.Top comment"Great pictures. Great product for beginners and those wanting a light weight camera for vacations....I like its simplicity use of the camera's function.Good camera for the money."
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The Minolta MND50 is a simple and fun camera capable of producing high-resolution images and ultra clear 4K UHD video even in a compact package. This convenient and compact device can cover a variety of shooting situations with its crystal clear lens and 16x digital zoom. Thanks to a strong and accurate sensor, the MND50 can extract 48-megapixel photos and 4k/60p video. The 3.0" 230k-dot IPS LCD screen at the rear and built-in pop-up flash lets you review and compose your images with ease. It features a single SD card slot comes preloaded with a 32GB SD and it's compatible with any SD card with up to 128GB of capacity, while intelligent scene modes with adjustable Mode dial help ensure you get the best image. Fully expandable to allow you to add a 3.5mm microphone with its extra I/O ports and 52mm front lens diameter threading to attach auxiliary lenses and filters.See all Point & Shoot Cameras
Fujifilm - Instax Mini 12 Instant Film Camera - Green
Model: 16806262SKU: 6536332Top comment"It’s great for a beginner...I definitely recommend this camera for beginners as well as looking tutorials on YouTube to take the best pictures....Grat for Traveling....Perfect for instant photo printing, great size for traveling."
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Fully loaded with easy-to-use modes and controls, the super-playful Instax Mini 12 instant camera is bursting with joy, creativity and color.Top comment"It’s great for a beginner...I definitely recommend this camera for beginners as well as looking tutorials on YouTube to take the best pictures....Grat for Traveling....Perfect for instant photo printing, great size for traveling."
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Fully loaded with easy-to-use modes and controls, the super-playful Instax Mini 12 instant camera is bursting with joy, creativity and color.See all Instant Print Cameras
Canon - EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens - Black
Model: 5666C018SKU: 6525235Top comment"As a beginner this camera has blown me away. The picture quality great and the Auto Focus is best of its class...worked very well for the purpose i had bought it for."
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Introducing a standard full-frame camera evolved with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. The EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting. Achieve creativity in everyday life with the EOS R6 Mark II.Top comment"As a beginner this camera has blown me away. The picture quality great and the Auto Focus is best of its class...worked very well for the purpose i had bought it for."
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Introducing a standard full-frame camera evolved with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. The EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting. Achieve creativity in everyday life with the EOS R6 Mark II.See all Mirrorless Cameras
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