entry level camera
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for entry level camera.
If you're just starting out with photography, or you're looking to upgrade your camera and don't want to spend a ton of money, you'll find that there are plenty of options for entry-level cameras. These cameras offer the features most people need in a camera without breaking the bank. Browse the top-ranked list of entry-level cameras below along with associated reviews and opinions.
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 3-Axis Stabilized 4K Handheld Camera with Rotatable Touchscreen - Gray
Model: CP.OS.00000301.01SKU: 6560933Top comment"Good camera, provides ease of video entries. Good Quality...Awesome camera...Excellent camera -competes with mirrorless Collaging Cameras ..very simple to use"
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Osmo Pocket 3 features a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor that puts detail-rich imaging right in the palm of your hand. With a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen and full-pixel fast focusing, go horizontal or vertical for more precise awareness and control. 4K/120fps, three-axis mechanical stabilization, and a host of intelligent features make Pocket 3 ready for any moving moment.Top comment"Good camera, provides ease of video entries. Good Quality...Awesome camera...Excellent camera -competes with mirrorless Collaging Cameras ..very simple to use"
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Osmo Pocket 3 features a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor that puts detail-rich imaging right in the palm of your hand. With a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen and full-pixel fast focusing, go horizontal or vertical for more precise awareness and control. 4K/120fps, three-axis mechanical stabilization, and a host of intelligent features make Pocket 3 ready for any moving moment.See all Action Cameras
Philips - Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera - Black
Model: 583146SKU: 6579471Top comment"Unless mounting at a higher level i would be concerned of someone disconnecting the camera since it odd a very simple process to unlatch the wire hook and wiring from the camera. ...As floodlights and security cameras go, this entry by Philips falls somewhere just above the middle of the pack. "
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Get powerful, colorful light, an integrated 1080p camera with night vision, and the ability to see what’s going on and control the light right from the Philips Hue app. Mount it outside to monitor your home in real time — and then trigger an alarm to warn off potential intruders.Top comment"Unless mounting at a higher level i would be concerned of someone disconnecting the camera since it odd a very simple process to unlatch the wire hook and wiring from the camera. ...As floodlights and security cameras go, this entry by Philips falls somewhere just above the middle of the pack. "
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Get powerful, colorful light, an integrated 1080p camera with night vision, and the ability to see what’s going on and control the light right from the Philips Hue app. Mount it outside to monitor your home in real time — and then trigger an alarm to warn off potential intruders.See all Ceiling Lights
Blink - Outdoor 4 Battery-Powered 1080p Security Camera with Floodlight - Black
Model: B0BBX45V5BSKU: 6562573Top comment"Blink 4 flood light camera...They're supposed to light very well and you can adjust the brightness level. So if you wanted a little lower you can set it a little lower. ...A great improvement over my current cameras!...I haven't yet tried out the cameras functions with Alexa or the audio functions but those two things should only make a great camera better."
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See what’s happening around your home with 700 lumens of motion-triggered LED lights, crisp HD live view, infrared night vision, and person detection. See and speak to people and pets from the Blink app on your smartphone for peace of mind day and night.Top comment"Blink 4 flood light camera...They're supposed to light very well and you can adjust the brightness level. So if you wanted a little lower you can set it a little lower. ...A great improvement over my current cameras!...I haven't yet tried out the cameras functions with Alexa or the audio functions but those two things should only make a great camera better."
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See what’s happening around your home with 700 lumens of motion-triggered LED lights, crisp HD live view, infrared night vision, and person detection. See and speak to people and pets from the Blink app on your smartphone for peace of mind day and night.See all Outdoor Security Cameras
GoPro - HERO12 Black Action Camera - Black
Model: CHDHX-121-TH/CHDHX-121-CNSKU: 6554864Top comment"The best action camera in a long time...For me, the best GOPRO at the moment with all the tools and the high level of quality in photos and videos, I am delighted with my new GOPRO and I have only been working with it for two weeks....Excellent Action Camera!!...I have had many action cameras and go-pros in the past. This one is truly amazing. "
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Incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life come together in the new GoPro HERO12 Black. It takes superb 5.3K video and adds High Dynamic Range (HDR) to capture once in a lifetime journeys and amazing everyday moments in even more detail. Thanks to its improved power management, it delivers 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60 (70 minutes). Tough, lightweight and easily mountable for hands-free recording, it’s ready for anything (on land or in the water) while advanced video stabilization keeps your footage smooth over rough terrain. After recording, simply plug in your GoPro. While it’s charging, your footage will automatically upload to the cloud and be sent to your phone as a highlight video that lets you relive your adventure and share the fun.Top comment"The best action camera in a long time...For me, the best GOPRO at the moment with all the tools and the high level of quality in photos and videos, I am delighted with my new GOPRO and I have only been working with it for two weeks....Excellent Action Camera!!...I have had many action cameras and go-pros in the past. This one is truly amazing. "
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Incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life come together in the new GoPro HERO12 Black. It takes superb 5.3K video and adds High Dynamic Range (HDR) to capture once in a lifetime journeys and amazing everyday moments in even more detail. Thanks to its improved power management, it delivers 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60 (70 minutes). Tough, lightweight and easily mountable for hands-free recording, it’s ready for anything (on land or in the water) while advanced video stabilization keeps your footage smooth over rough terrain. After recording, simply plug in your GoPro. While it’s charging, your footage will automatically upload to the cloud and be sent to your phone as a highlight video that lets you relive your adventure and share the fun.See all Action Cameras
Celestron - NexStar 6 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope - Orange
Model: 11068SKU: 2595078See all TelescopesProduct Description
This telescope features a StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and location of objects and NexStar computer control technology for simple operation. The steel tripod provides durability.See all TelescopesProduct Description
This telescope features a StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and location of objects and NexStar computer control technology for simple operation. The steel tripod provides durability.See all Telescopes
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo 3-Axis Stabilized 4K Handheld Camera with Rotatable Touchscreen - Gray
Model: CP.OS.00000302.01SKU: 6560934Top comment"Best vlogging camera...Best camera for vlogging and just create about anything really, quality is on another level....Great entry and versatile camera!"
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Osmo Pocket 3 features a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor that puts detail-rich imaging right in the palm of your hand. With a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen and full-pixel fast focusing, go horizontal or vertical for more precise awareness and control. 4K/120fps, three-axis mechanical stabilization, and a host of intelligent features make Pocket 3 ready for any moving moment.Top comment"Best vlogging camera...Best camera for vlogging and just create about anything really, quality is on another level....Great entry and versatile camera!"
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Osmo Pocket 3 features a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor that puts detail-rich imaging right in the palm of your hand. With a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen and full-pixel fast focusing, go horizontal or vertical for more precise awareness and control. 4K/120fps, three-axis mechanical stabilization, and a host of intelligent features make Pocket 3 ready for any moving moment.See all Action Cameras
Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 8X42 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Model: 16776SKU: 6509919Top comment"Good Entry level Binocular...Great entry level binoculars. Good value and good quality. "
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Great binoculars begin with great optics, and Nikon optics are among the best in the world. The PROSTAFF P3 binoculars bring those renowned optics together with performance far beyond their price—waterproof, fogproof, drop-resistant rubber armor, comfortable long eye relief and more, all in a lightweight, easy to use design.Top comment"Good Entry level Binocular...Great entry level binoculars. Good value and good quality. "
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Great binoculars begin with great optics, and Nikon optics are among the best in the world. The PROSTAFF P3 binoculars bring those renowned optics together with performance far beyond their price—waterproof, fogproof, drop-resistant rubber armor, comfortable long eye relief and more, all in a lightweight, easy to use design.See all Binoculars
Celestron - Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope - Black
Model: 21035SKU: 3244721Top comment"Great camera for a beginner Great camera for a beginner...Good Entry Level Telescope...Excellent backpack that is great for storage and convenient to take with you on a trip. It's worth it as an entry level telescope."
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This portable telescope features fully coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images and an erect image diagonal for correctly oriented viewing. The backpack lets you take your telescope on the go.Top comment"Great camera for a beginner Great camera for a beginner...Good Entry Level Telescope...Excellent backpack that is great for storage and convenient to take with you on a trip. It's worth it as an entry level telescope."
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This portable telescope features fully coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images and an erect image diagonal for correctly oriented viewing. The backpack lets you take your telescope on the go.See all Telescopes
Fujifilm - X-S20 Mirrorless Camera with XC15-45mm Lens Bundle - Black
Model: 16781943SKU: 6546115Top comment"AMAZING CAMERA...I love this camera! Great for amateur photography....Perfect entry to mid level photography camera...Extremely versatile camera. Very fun to shoot. Fast processor and all the benefits of the new film simulations."
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Designed for both stills and video creation, X-S20 offers a powerful combination of creative features and cutting-edge technology in a lightweight body. The 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 5 imaging engine combine to deliver a blistering performance, recording video up to 6.2K and uncropped still images at up to 20 frames-per-second. A powerful in-body image stabilizer offers up to seven stops of compensation, plus battery life has been dramatically increased, managing more than double the images per charge compared to its predecessor. Vlog mode makes it simple to get pro-quality footage, while Fujifilm’s 19 unique Film Simulation modes complete the picture, delivering stunning colors straight out of camera.Top comment"AMAZING CAMERA...I love this camera! Great for amateur photography....Perfect entry to mid level photography camera...Extremely versatile camera. Very fun to shoot. Fast processor and all the benefits of the new film simulations."
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Designed for both stills and video creation, X-S20 offers a powerful combination of creative features and cutting-edge technology in a lightweight body. The 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 5 imaging engine combine to deliver a blistering performance, recording video up to 6.2K and uncropped still images at up to 20 frames-per-second. A powerful in-body image stabilizer offers up to seven stops of compensation, plus battery life has been dramatically increased, managing more than double the images per charge compared to its predecessor. Vlog mode makes it simple to get pro-quality footage, while Fujifilm’s 19 unique Film Simulation modes complete the picture, delivering stunning colors straight out of camera.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Sony - Alpha 6700 - APS-C Mirrorless Camera with PZ 16-50 mm Lens - Black
Model: ILCE6700L/BSKU: 6551183Top comment"This is a really grwat value entry level mirrorless camera. I previously owned the A6300, and this is worlds better. ...The camera is overheating too much. Is that common in sony cameras?"
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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"This is a really grwat value entry level mirrorless camera. I previously owned the A6300, and this is worlds better. ...The camera is overheating too much. Is that common in sony cameras?"
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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
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