starter cameras
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for starter cameras.
If you're looking to get into photography, but don't want to spend a lot of money, a starter camera is the way to go. Starter cameras are simple to use and will give you a good foundation for your photography skills. Browse the top-ranked list of starter cameras below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Canon - PowerShot G7 X Mark III 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Model: 3637C001SKU: 6359935Top comment"I bought this popular camera to learn the settings and different adjustments, like a starter camera. ...Love the picture and the quality of everything. Perfect starter camera...Great Camera...Camera"
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Live stream on YouTube with this Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera. The 20.1MP sensor and DIGIC 8 processor capture sharp images fast, and 4K recording capability produces ultra-high-definition video. This Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera has a touch-panel LCD screen for convenient operation, and the screen tilts for easier use..Top comment"I bought this popular camera to learn the settings and different adjustments, like a starter camera. ...Love the picture and the quality of everything. Perfect starter camera...Great Camera...Camera"
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Live stream on YouTube with this Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera. The 20.1MP sensor and DIGIC 8 processor capture sharp images fast, and 4K recording capability produces ultra-high-definition video. This Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera has a touch-panel LCD screen for convenient operation, and the screen tilts for easier use..See all Premium Point & ShootYour price for this item is $749.99
Sony - Cyber-shot RX10 IV 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Model: DSCRX10M4/BSKU: 6111512Top comment"perfect bridge camera...I don't see this as a bridge from starter camera to pro, but it was a perfect bridge for my wife from smart phone to actual camera. it can do it all!...I love this camera...This was an upgrade from a previous Sony camera, It is a fantastic brand and wonderful cameras!"
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Capture incredible shots in 20.1 megapixels with this Sony Cyber-Shot digital camera. A 25x optical zoom range lets you get up close to subjects, and blistering AF speeds offer up to 24 fps with silent shutter operation. This Sony Cyber-Shot digital camera records in crystal 4K UHD, making it an ideal option for vloggers..Top comment"perfect bridge camera...I don't see this as a bridge from starter camera to pro, but it was a perfect bridge for my wife from smart phone to actual camera. it can do it all!...I love this camera...This was an upgrade from a previous Sony camera, It is a fantastic brand and wonderful cameras!"
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Capture incredible shots in 20.1 megapixels with this Sony Cyber-Shot digital camera. A 25x optical zoom range lets you get up close to subjects, and blistering AF speeds offer up to 24 fps with silent shutter operation. This Sony Cyber-Shot digital camera records in crystal 4K UHD, making it an ideal option for vloggers..See all Premium Point & ShootYour price for this item is $1,699.99
Nikon - Coolpix P950 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Model: 26532SKU: 6398024Top comment"High quality camera...Really good camera. Good starter for taking pictures...camera...It's a nice camera, but not as nice as other cameras that I own."
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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...camera...It's a nice camera, but not as nice as other cameras that I own."
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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 Premium Point & ShootYour price for this item is $799.99
Polaroid - Everything Box Now - Black
Model: 006026SKU: 6404357Top comment"Feeling nostalgic? grab one of these cameras. Works well and has some updated features....Everything you need is in the box. Great starter kit"
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Capture and print memories with this Polaroid Now Everything Box. The black camera with a classic housing has a powerful flash for illumination, and the included neck strap secures your device during excursions. This Polaroid Now Everything Box contains two packs of color film for developing your shots on the go, and the USB cable allows hassle-free charging.Top comment"Feeling nostalgic? grab one of these cameras. Works well and has some updated features....Everything you need is in the box. Great starter kit"
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Capture and print memories with this Polaroid Now Everything Box. The black camera with a classic housing has a powerful flash for illumination, and the included neck strap secures your device during excursions. This Polaroid Now Everything Box contains two packs of color film for developing your shots on the go, and the USB cable allows hassle-free charging.See all Instant Print CamerasYour price for this item is $149.99
DJI - Osmo Action 3 Standard Combo Action Camera
Model: CP.OS.00000220.01SKU: 6517955Top comment"Pretty good starter action camera however you need the DJI app and does not work on my Samsung Galaxy Note 20. ...If you get one without the focus issue it's a 5 out of 5 star camera."
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Push any adventure beyond the edge with Osmo Action 3. It features a quick-release design for easy horizontal and vertical mounting, and full-color touchscreens on the front and rear for effortless control of parameters and playback. With additional breakthroughs in cold resistance, battery life, and waterproof capability, there's never been a better time to take action.Top comment"Pretty good starter action camera however you need the DJI app and does not work on my Samsung Galaxy Note 20. ...If you get one without the focus issue it's a 5 out of 5 star camera."
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Push any adventure beyond the edge with Osmo Action 3. It features a quick-release design for easy horizontal and vertical mounting, and full-color touchscreens on the front and rear for effortless control of parameters and playback. With additional breakthroughs in cold resistance, battery life, and waterproof capability, there's never been a better time to take action.See all Action CamerasYour price for this item is $329.99
Canon - PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera - Black
Model: 4828C013SKU: 6513119Top comment"Amazing Camera...I love this camera… and you can use it as a webcam. My presentations have been amazing considering the tracking skills of this camera. ...A fun little camera with lot's of flexibility...Canon has been trying to come up with modern cameras that serve a purpose that can't easily be done with your phone camera. "
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Capturing moments is important. But, it’s also not always easy. Being the family photographer often requires you to pause the moment, asking everybody to pose, making sure everyone is in the frame, and even if all that goes well the person behind the camera doesn’t get to be in the picture. Canon PICK changes all this and more. By ensuring that you record experiences as they happen organically, genuinely. No posing, no pausing—just candid memories that can last forever.PICK's unique algorithm has been years in the making, with a dedicated app to get the image just right. It will automatically* search for faces and smiles while adjusting the composition of the frame with its Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) mechanism. The camera captures and records moments while you’re enjoying them and you don’t have to do anything, no timers, no clicking, no posing—just living in the moment.Top comment"Amazing Camera...I love this camera… and you can use it as a webcam. My presentations have been amazing considering the tracking skills of this camera. ...A fun little camera with lot's of flexibility...Canon has been trying to come up with modern cameras that serve a purpose that can't easily be done with your phone camera. "
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Capturing moments is important. But, it’s also not always easy. Being the family photographer often requires you to pause the moment, asking everybody to pose, making sure everyone is in the frame, and even if all that goes well the person behind the camera doesn’t get to be in the picture. Canon PICK changes all this and more. By ensuring that you record experiences as they happen organically, genuinely. No posing, no pausing—just candid memories that can last forever.PICK's unique algorithm has been years in the making, with a dedicated app to get the image just right. It will automatically* search for faces and smiles while adjusting the composition of the frame with its Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) mechanism. The camera captures and records moments while you’re enjoying them and you don’t have to do anything, no timers, no clicking, no posing—just living in the moment.See all WebcamsYour price for this item is $499.99
GoPro - HERO11 Black Creator Edition Action Camera - Black
Model: CHDFB-111-CNSKU: 6514925Top comment"Best action cameras...Ive always used gopro cameras. Ive tried orher unknown brands but always favored the gopro cameras...Great Camera and Suite - Some Poor Design Choices...The options for this camera are a little bit overwhelming for people like me who are unfamiliar with GoPro cameras. "
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Create captivating vlogging content with this GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition camera. The 5.3K resolution and 27-megapixel camera deliver candid, detailed visuals, while support for Full HD live streaming and lets you share your footage as it happens. This GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition camera features a rear LCD screen for intuitive operation and HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization technology to take clear shots even when moving.Top comment"Best action cameras...Ive always used gopro cameras. Ive tried orher unknown brands but always favored the gopro cameras...Great Camera and Suite - Some Poor Design Choices...The options for this camera are a little bit overwhelming for people like me who are unfamiliar with GoPro cameras. "
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Create captivating vlogging content with this GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition camera. The 5.3K resolution and 27-megapixel camera deliver candid, detailed visuals, while support for Full HD live streaming and lets you share your footage as it happens. This GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition camera features a rear LCD screen for intuitive operation and HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization technology to take clear shots even when moving.See all Vlogging KitsYour price for this item is $599.99The previous price was $699.99
Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens - Black
Model: 1749SKU: 6512000Top comment"Easy camera to use...Great camera for what is is geared towards. I have a Z6 and needed a secondary camera while filming interviews. ...Small camera with big performance...This camera is surprisingly punching above it's weight. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.Top comment"Easy camera to use...Great camera for what is is geared towards. I have a Z6 and needed a secondary camera while filming interviews. ...Small camera with big performance...This camera is surprisingly punching above it's weight. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $799.99The previous price was $849.99
Canon - EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens - Black
Model: 5331C009SKU: 6508510Top comment"I was looking for a starter camera. I love my purchase...Honestly a nice starter camera. Picked up lens that were better then the one that came with and turned out so much better. "
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The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking to take their creativity to the next level. Featuring a high-speed shooting 15 FPS mechanical shutter^,~ a 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, and lightning-fast auto-focus, all in a sleek, lightweight design.Top comment"I was looking for a starter camera. I love my purchase...Honestly a nice starter camera. Picked up lens that were better then the one that came with and turned out so much better. "
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The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking to take their creativity to the next level. Featuring a high-speed shooting 15 FPS mechanical shutter^,~ a 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, and lightning-fast auto-focus, all in a sleek, lightweight design.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $999.99The previous price was $1,099.99
Osmo - Super Studio Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Starter Kit - White
Model: 901-00054SKU: 6515220Top comment"The Osmo Disney Super Studio Mose and Friends Starter Kit for Ipad Learn to draw is fun for ages 5-11. ...I highly recommend this Osmo starter kit for any kid who likes Disney."
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Product overview: Join Disney Mickey and his friends for an epic adventure based on your very own drawings! Animate a big birthday party, a day in the park, and "the big finale” while learning fundamental drawing techniques every sketch of the way. Enjoy classic storytelling as you bring your favorite characters to life. About OSMO: Osmo combines healthy screen time and hands-on play to make learning engaging and fun. Every Osmo game uses physical action and reflective artificial intelligence technology for digital learning in the real world. Help your child become more confident, thoughtful, and creative with Osmo. COMPATIBILITY FOR IPAD: All iPads except Generation 1-4. The new iPad 10th Gen, iPad Pro 11” (4th Gen), & iPad Pro 12.9” (6th Gen) are not currently compatible; compatibility coming later in 2023. iPad Reflector 2021 required for: iPad Mini 6, iPad Air 4-5, iPad Pro 11-inch & iPad Pro 12.9-inch. The minimum iOS version needed is iOS 11.Top comment"The Osmo Disney Super Studio Mose and Friends Starter Kit for Ipad Learn to draw is fun for ages 5-11. ...I highly recommend this Osmo starter kit for any kid who likes Disney."
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Product overview: Join Disney Mickey and his friends for an epic adventure based on your very own drawings! Animate a big birthday party, a day in the park, and "the big finale” while learning fundamental drawing techniques every sketch of the way. Enjoy classic storytelling as you bring your favorite characters to life. About OSMO: Osmo combines healthy screen time and hands-on play to make learning engaging and fun. Every Osmo game uses physical action and reflective artificial intelligence technology for digital learning in the real world. Help your child become more confident, thoughtful, and creative with Osmo. COMPATIBILITY FOR IPAD: All iPads except Generation 1-4. The new iPad 10th Gen, iPad Pro 11” (4th Gen), & iPad Pro 12.9” (6th Gen) are not currently compatible; compatibility coming later in 2023. iPad Reflector 2021 required for: iPad Mini 6, iPad Air 4-5, iPad Pro 11-inch & iPad Pro 12.9-inch. The minimum iOS version needed is iOS 11.See all STEM & Educational ToysYour price for this item is $31.99The previous price was $39.99
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