Starter Camera
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Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, your camera is your most important tool. It's the tool that helps you capture the world as you see it, and share it with others. But there are many different types of cameras, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. If you're looking for a new camera, there are plenty of options for beginners. Browse the top-ranked list of starter cameras below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Canon - EOS R50 V 4K Video Mirrorless Camera with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens - Black
Model: 6895C012SKU: 6624075Top comment"Great vlogging cam for beginners or on a budget!...The camera is great for beginners and is based off the R50 with the same great sensor from that camera. ...Good Beginner Camera...Great camera and great to start for beginners. Has great video settings as well."
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Step up to interchangeable lens video creation with the versatile EOS R50 V. This APS-C Mirrorless EOS V Series camera lets you take control of your next video production by blending some of the best features of the Cinema EOS and EOS camera lines together. This EOS R50 V lens kit comes with our RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens – A lightweight, travel friendly, ultra-wide angle to standard zoom lens created with power zooming capability to create beautiful videos.Top comment"Great vlogging cam for beginners or on a budget!...The camera is great for beginners and is based off the R50 with the same great sensor from that camera. ...Good Beginner Camera...Great camera and great to start for beginners. Has great video settings as well."
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Step up to interchangeable lens video creation with the versatile EOS R50 V. This APS-C Mirrorless EOS V Series camera lets you take control of your next video production by blending some of the best features of the Cinema EOS and EOS camera lines together. This EOS R50 V lens kit comes with our RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens – A lightweight, travel friendly, ultra-wide angle to standard zoom lens created with power zooming capability to create beautiful videos.See all Mirrorless Cameras
GoPro - MAX 360 Action Camera - Black
Model: CHDHZ-203-THSKU: 6620086Top comment"Great Camera!...Love my GoPro Hero 12, added the Max 360 to the lineup. Cameras are easy to use and the GoPro Quick app makes storage and video editing a breeze!...Rugged 360 Action Camera for All Skill Levels...I’ve always wanted a GoPro and a 360 camera, so I was ecstatic about adding the GoPro Max 360 to my camera gear. "
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Max captures everything around you in a stunning 5.6K spherical video while completely erasing your extension pole from the shot. Just point Max anywhere and pick the best angles later. You’ll be able to create immersive point-of-view footage, selfie shots, follow-cam footage and more from the same video. The GoPro Quik app makes it easy to reframe and automatically track objects while powerful editing tools help you create videos that you can share right from your phone. Intuitive camera controls let you tap and swipe to take ultra steady 360-time warp shots and 360 photos or standard video in single lens mode with unbreakable max hyper smooth video stabilization and horizon lock. Rugged, durable, waterproof and mountable, Max is ready to capture your adventures from every angle and perspective.Top comment"Great Camera!...Love my GoPro Hero 12, added the Max 360 to the lineup. Cameras are easy to use and the GoPro Quick app makes storage and video editing a breeze!...Rugged 360 Action Camera for All Skill Levels...I’ve always wanted a GoPro and a 360 camera, so I was ecstatic about adding the GoPro Max 360 to my camera gear. "
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Max captures everything around you in a stunning 5.6K spherical video while completely erasing your extension pole from the shot. Just point Max anywhere and pick the best angles later. You’ll be able to create immersive point-of-view footage, selfie shots, follow-cam footage and more from the same video. The GoPro Quik app makes it easy to reframe and automatically track objects while powerful editing tools help you create videos that you can share right from your phone. Intuitive camera controls let you tap and swipe to take ultra steady 360-time warp shots and 360 photos or standard video in single lens mode with unbreakable max hyper smooth video stabilization and horizon lock. Rugged, durable, waterproof and mountable, Max is ready to capture your adventures from every angle and perspective.See all Action Cameras
Sony - Alpha ZV-E10 Kit Mirrorless Vlog Camera with 16-50mm Lens - White
Model: ILCZVE10L/WSKU: 6473809Top comment"Very nice budget starter camera...The quality is great bought this after being unsatisfied with my iphone camera and im also a beginner that is trying to get into photography and videography...Definitely recommend for beginner and novice, has options to grow with you."
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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"Very nice budget starter camera...The quality is great bought this after being unsatisfied with my iphone camera and im also a beginner that is trying to get into photography and videography...Definitely recommend for beginner and novice, has options to grow with you."
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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
Canon - EOS R100 4K Video Mirrorless Camera 2 Lens Kit with RF-S18-45mm and RF-S55-210mm Lenses - Black
Model: 6052C022SKU: 6546138Top comment"Great beginner camera...Very good camera for beginners It has very good image quality Its not best for video recordings but its a beast when it comes to photography Am so loving it...Great for Beginners...Great starter camera, amazing pictures and super easy to use. "
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Experience the fun of RF mount content creation with the smallest and lightest EOS R series camera¹, the Canon EOS R100. Excellent still-image capabilities start with its 24.1 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS Image sensor and DIGIC 8 processor, along with Dual Pixel CMOS AF with the ability to detect human faces and focus on their eyes. The EOS R100 also can record Full HD video at up to 60 frames per second, and detailed, high-res 4K from the central area of the sensor at 24 frames per second. The versatility and small size of the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens gives you the flexibility you desire without taking up your whole camera bag. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM provides added range with outstanding telephoto zoom coverage.Top comment"Great beginner camera...Very good camera for beginners It has very good image quality Its not best for video recordings but its a beast when it comes to photography Am so loving it...Great for Beginners...Great starter camera, amazing pictures and super easy to use. "
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Experience the fun of RF mount content creation with the smallest and lightest EOS R series camera¹, the Canon EOS R100. Excellent still-image capabilities start with its 24.1 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS Image sensor and DIGIC 8 processor, along with Dual Pixel CMOS AF with the ability to detect human faces and focus on their eyes. The EOS R100 also can record Full HD video at up to 60 frames per second, and detailed, high-res 4K from the central area of the sensor at 24 frames per second. The versatility and small size of the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens gives you the flexibility you desire without taking up your whole camera bag. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM provides added range with outstanding telephoto zoom coverage.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Sony - Alpha ZV-E10 Mirrorless Vlog Camera - Body Only - Black
Model: ILCZVE10/BSKU: 6473798Top comment"Good beginner 4k camera...Great camera for beginners and experienced photographers...Good beginner camera...This is a good camera for beginners and travel 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"Good beginner 4k camera...Great camera for beginners and experienced photographers...Good beginner camera...This is a good camera for beginners and travel 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
Nikon - Coolpix P950 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Model: 26532SKU: 6398024Top comment"High quality camera...Really good camera. Good starter for taking pictures...Great for beginner and novice wildlife seekers...My wife loves this camera. Great for wildlife photography. She’s new to photography outside the realm of iPhone, She’s finding it easy to learn and use. "
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Take sharp images or record high-quality 4K footage with this Nikon COOLPIX digital camera. The 16MP low-light lens with VR stabilization reduces image blur for superior optical performance, while the built-in LCD offers multiple viewing angles for previewing your images in real-time. This compact Nikon COOLPIX digital camera features dynamic fine zoom, letting you capture sharp, clear images when shooting distant subjects.Top comment"High quality camera...Really good camera. Good starter for taking pictures...Great for beginner and novice wildlife seekers...My wife loves this camera. Great for wildlife photography. She’s new to photography outside the realm of iPhone, She’s finding it easy to learn and use. "
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Take sharp images or record high-quality 4K footage with this Nikon COOLPIX digital camera. The 16MP low-light lens with VR stabilization reduces image blur for superior optical performance, while the built-in LCD offers multiple viewing angles for previewing your images in real-time. This compact Nikon COOLPIX digital camera features dynamic fine zoom, letting you capture sharp, clear images when shooting distant subjects.See all Point & Shoot Cameras
Canon - EOS R50 4K Video Mirrorless Camera 2 Lens Kit with RF-S18-45mm and RF-S55-210mm Lenses - Black
Model: 5811C022SKU: 6535112Top comment"Good camera for beginners...Good camera for beginners. Good camera for beginners....Perfect first camera...Beginner to photography, and this camera with the includd lense are a great starter kit. "
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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"Good camera for beginners...Good camera for beginners. Good camera for beginners....Perfect first camera...Beginner to photography, and this camera with the includd lense are a great starter kit. "
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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
Insta360 - ONE X2 360 Degree Digital Video Camera - Black
Model: CINOSXX/ASKU: 6440817Top comment"hard to use for beginners. First time user. Transfer is easy....Great small 360 Camera!...Great starter 360 camera. Portable and you get cool angles and new ways to approach taking pictures."
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Insta360 ONE X2 is the pocket-sized action camera that packs a punch. Shoot in stunning 5.75K resolution, now with an ultra-bright touchscreen and new waterproof durability(33ft/10m), the ONE X2 has the same familiar pocket-sized form factor of the ONE X, but is packed with a range of new features like Steady Cam Mode and FlowState stabilization, no gimble needed. Immersive 360° audio with smart wind-reduction delivers premium sound quality no matter the conditions, plus easily control the shot using the voice control feature, or directly from your iPhone to Apple Watch.Top comment"hard to use for beginners. First time user. Transfer is easy....Great small 360 Camera!...Great starter 360 camera. Portable and you get cool angles and new ways to approach taking pictures."
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Insta360 ONE X2 is the pocket-sized action camera that packs a punch. Shoot in stunning 5.75K resolution, now with an ultra-bright touchscreen and new waterproof durability(33ft/10m), the ONE X2 has the same familiar pocket-sized form factor of the ONE X, but is packed with a range of new features like Steady Cam Mode and FlowState stabilization, no gimble needed. Immersive 360° audio with smart wind-reduction delivers premium sound quality no matter the conditions, plus easily control the shot using the voice control feature, or directly from your iPhone to Apple Watch.See all Action Cameras
Canon - EOS R8 4K Video Mirrorless Camera with RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens - Black
Model: 5803C012SKU: 6535116Top comment"Excellent camera...Is good for starters....Great Starter Camera!...Solid Camera. Worth Every Penny. Would definitely recommend as a starter camera."
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Step Up to Full-Frame. The EOS R8 camera combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a lightweight and compact design for creators ready to step up their content creation. With a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, RF mount allowing access to various creative lenses, and powerful stills and video functionality, the EOS R8 camera helps you capture stunning imagery to empower your creative vision. The new RF24–50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM standard zoom lens is a super-compact, wide to-standard focal length zoom lens perfect for anyone looking for strong wide-angle still imagery and video combined with easy handling and portability.Top comment"Excellent camera...Is good for starters....Great Starter Camera!...Solid Camera. Worth Every Penny. Would definitely recommend as a starter camera."
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Step Up to Full-Frame. The EOS R8 camera combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a lightweight and compact design for creators ready to step up their content creation. With a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, RF mount allowing access to various creative lenses, and powerful stills and video functionality, the EOS R8 camera helps you capture stunning imagery to empower your creative vision. The new RF24–50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM standard zoom lens is a super-compact, wide to-standard focal length zoom lens perfect for anyone looking for strong wide-angle still imagery and video combined with easy handling and portability.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Canon - EOS 90D DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-135mm Lens - Black
Model: 3616C016SKU: 6373129Top comment"Perfect camera for beginners also. Very good quality....Excellent camera for enthusiasts!...The video shot on this camera is honestly stunning. I would not recommend this camera for a beginner, but more for an enthusiast. "
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Immortalize precious memories with this Canon EOS 90D and EF-S 18-135mm lens camera kit. Intuitive controls make it easy to adjust settings and optimize image quality, and the included lens lets you zoom in on subjects. A 32.5MP CMOS sensor lets this Canon EOS 90D and EF-S18-135mm lens camera kit take lifelike still images and record videos in up to 4K resolution..Top comment"Perfect camera for beginners also. Very good quality....Excellent camera for enthusiasts!...The video shot on this camera is honestly stunning. I would not recommend this camera for a beginner, but more for an enthusiast. "
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Immortalize precious memories with this Canon EOS 90D and EF-S 18-135mm lens camera kit. Intuitive controls make it easy to adjust settings and optimize image quality, and the included lens lets you zoom in on subjects. A 32.5MP CMOS sensor lets this Canon EOS 90D and EF-S18-135mm lens camera kit take lifelike still images and record videos in up to 4K resolution..See all DSLR Body & Lens
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