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.
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 Point & Shoot CamerasYour 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
Sony - Alpha ZVE10 II: APS-C Content Creators’ Camera Kit - White
Model: ZVE10M2KWSKU: 6589382Top comment"Best Entry Vlog Camera...Very Nice Video camera. Heating sofar is not an issue but the camera will run warm at 4K/60 for about 30 min....My Very First Camera...I believe this is a great starter camera for those looking to get into content creation."
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Sony Alpha ZVE10 II - APS-C Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Content Creators’ Camera with 26MP sensor, 4K/60p video, fast hybrid autofocus, vari-angle flip-out LCD with rotating UI for vertical videoTop comment"Best Entry Vlog Camera...Very Nice Video camera. Heating sofar is not an issue but the camera will run warm at 4K/60 for about 30 min....My Very First Camera...I believe this is a great starter camera for those looking to get into content creation."
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Sony Alpha ZVE10 II - APS-C Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Content Creators’ Camera with 26MP sensor, 4K/60p video, fast hybrid autofocus, vari-angle flip-out LCD with rotating UI for vertical videoSee all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $1,099.99
Canon - EOS R5 Mark II 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Model: 6536C002SKU: 6590046Top comment"Just very excited to continue to explore this camera...Excellent camera! One of the best cameras that canon released"
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The EOS R5 Mark II is a worthy successor to the incredibly versatile EOS R5 bringing a host of new features that make this the most powerful EOS 5 series camera ever. It starts with a brand-new 45MP sensor that is back illuminated and stacked for blazingly fast read-out speeds that allow for a 30 fps electronic shutter, then builds on that with major focus improvements, increased video capabilities, and so much moreTop comment"Just very excited to continue to explore this camera...Excellent camera! One of the best cameras that canon released"
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The EOS R5 Mark II is a worthy successor to the incredibly versatile EOS R5 bringing a host of new features that make this the most powerful EOS 5 series camera ever. It starts with a brand-new 45MP sensor that is back illuminated and stacked for blazingly fast read-out speeds that allow for a 30 fps electronic shutter, then builds on that with major focus improvements, increased video capabilities, and so much moreSee all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $3,999.99Save $300The comparable value price is $4,299.99
Panasonic - LUMIX FZ80D 18.1 Megapixels 4K Photo Point and Shoot Digital Camera with 60X Zoom Lens - Black
Model: DC-FZ80D-KSKU: 6586030Top comment"Fantastic Point and Shoot Camera...I needed a reasonably priced camera that can take 4K videos with optical zoom capabilities. 4K cameras these days are so expensive and if you want it cheap, you would go with unknown brands. ...Awesome starter camera! I purchased the camera for the purpose of sports photography. "
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With a wide range of features in a light, point-and-shoot camera body, the LUMIX FZ80D enables you to capture incredibly vivid, clear moments near and far. The 20-1200mm zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) gives you the ability to shoot landscapes and panoramas with a high level of detail. The FZ80D handles up-close shots as well as it handles landscapes, with macro shooting at minimum focusing distance of 1cm for detailed close-up shots of food, flowers, insects, and more. The 2,360K-dot View Finder is designed to give you a clear, glare-resistant view at all times, even in bright sunlight. Enjoy clear, precise videos and photos, even action shots, with 4K Video Mode, recording up to 4x resolution of Full HD; the 4K Photo feature lets you extract the perfect photo out of 4K video and save it as an 8-megapixel equivalent still image. Not sure where to focus? Post-Focus feature gives you the power to touch the area you'd like to focus in on, even after the shot has been taken. You'll never worry about blur with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to minimize hand shake.Top comment"Fantastic Point and Shoot Camera...I needed a reasonably priced camera that can take 4K videos with optical zoom capabilities. 4K cameras these days are so expensive and if you want it cheap, you would go with unknown brands. ...Awesome starter camera! I purchased the camera for the purpose of sports photography. "
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With a wide range of features in a light, point-and-shoot camera body, the LUMIX FZ80D enables you to capture incredibly vivid, clear moments near and far. The 20-1200mm zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) gives you the ability to shoot landscapes and panoramas with a high level of detail. The FZ80D handles up-close shots as well as it handles landscapes, with macro shooting at minimum focusing distance of 1cm for detailed close-up shots of food, flowers, insects, and more. The 2,360K-dot View Finder is designed to give you a clear, glare-resistant view at all times, even in bright sunlight. Enjoy clear, precise videos and photos, even action shots, with 4K Video Mode, recording up to 4x resolution of Full HD; the 4K Photo feature lets you extract the perfect photo out of 4K video and save it as an 8-megapixel equivalent still image. Not sure where to focus? Post-Focus feature gives you the power to touch the area you'd like to focus in on, even after the shot has been taken. You'll never worry about blur with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to minimize hand shake.See all Point & Shoot CamerasYour price for this item is $479.99
Nikon - Z 6 II 4k Video Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 Lens - Black
Model: 1663SKU: 6437929Top comment"Such an underrated camera. After a few firmware updates this camera is up there with the best of them. ...Camera...She picked it out herself as I don't know much about cameras. Years ago she went to school for photography and wanted a good camera ever since."
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This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode onlyTop comment"Such an underrated camera. After a few firmware updates this camera is up there with the best of them. ...Camera...She picked it out herself as I don't know much about cameras. Years ago she went to school for photography and wanted a good camera ever since."
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This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode onlySee all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $1,999.99Save $200The comparable value price is $2,199.99
Sony - Alpha ZVE10 II: APS-C Content Creators’ Camera Kit - Black
Model: ZVE10M2KBSKU: 6589380Top comment"Those were so compact as well, and they had amazing video quality, stabilization and were so easy and convenient to use. This camera to me, is like a modern camcorder.. and a great starter camera for someone wanting to start a video channel or capture life's moments. ...Best vlog camera...Best vlogger camera, compact and image is amazing."
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Sony Alpha ZVE10 II - APS-C Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Content Creators’ Camera with 26MP sensor, 4K/60p video, fast hybrid autofocus, vari-angle flip-out LCD with rotating UI for vertical videoTop comment"Those were so compact as well, and they had amazing video quality, stabilization and were so easy and convenient to use. This camera to me, is like a modern camcorder.. and a great starter camera for someone wanting to start a video channel or capture life's moments. ...Best vlog camera...Best vlogger camera, compact and image is amazing."
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Sony Alpha ZVE10 II - APS-C Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Content Creators’ Camera with 26MP sensor, 4K/60p video, fast hybrid autofocus, vari-angle flip-out LCD with rotating UI for vertical videoSee all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $1,099.99
GoPro - HERO Action Camera - Black
Model: CHDHF-131-ATSKU: 6579901Top comment"Good starter camera. Easy to use app but the only downside is the battery life. ...Great camera...Perfect starter action camera. Settings are easy and the videos are crisp and clear."
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Our smallest 4K camera features a rugged super light design that’s a fraction of the size and weight of other GoPro cameras, but still waterproof to 16ft. Streamlined controls let you record 4K video, immersive photos and slow-motion shots with a press of the shutter button. After recording, play back your video on the GoPro Quik app. HyperSmooth video stabilization will automatically smooth out the shakes in your footage. Plug HERO in to charge and your footage will be uploaded to the cloud, turned into a highlight video and sent to your phone so you can relive your adventure and share the fun.Top comment"Good starter camera. Easy to use app but the only downside is the battery life. ...Great camera...Perfect starter action camera. Settings are easy and the videos are crisp and clear."
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Our smallest 4K camera features a rugged super light design that’s a fraction of the size and weight of other GoPro cameras, but still waterproof to 16ft. Streamlined controls let you record 4K video, immersive photos and slow-motion shots with a press of the shutter button. After recording, play back your video on the GoPro Quik app. HyperSmooth video stabilization will automatically smooth out the shakes in your footage. Plug HERO in to charge and your footage will be uploaded to the cloud, turned into a highlight video and sent to your phone so you can relive your adventure and share the fun.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $179.99Save $40The comparable value price is $219.99
GoPro - Max 360 HD Video Camera - Black
Model: CHDHZ-203-THSKU: 6620086Top comment"My first 360 action camera. So many possibilities...But I now understand the huge boom in 360 cameras. They are just so much fun. If you are looking for a 360 action camera look no further!...I loved this cameras vantage point, super super fun to use and review It’s a little bit weighty compared to other go pros but given that it’s two cameras that tracks pretty well. "
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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"My first 360 action camera. So many possibilities...But I now understand the huge boom in 360 cameras. They are just so much fun. If you are looking for a 360 action camera look no further!...I loved this cameras vantage point, super super fun to use and review It’s a little bit weighty compared to other go pros but given that it’s two cameras that tracks pretty well. "
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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 Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $299.99Save $70The comparable value price is $369.99
Nextbase - Piqo 2K Dash Camera - Black
Model: NBPICO2SKU: 6595362Top comment"I've absolutely loved my other cameras and now once again with this new Nextbase Piqo 2K Dash Camera. they just nailed it again. ...Unfortunately, my other camera, the 320XR, will not display the rear camera. "
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Small but mighty, the Nextbase Piqo 2K delivers premium performance in an ultra-compact design. This dash cam captures every critical detail in stunning 1440p HD, whether you're driving in bright sunlight or on dark roads. With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, the Piqo 2K offers seamless connectivity and real-time tracking, letting you easily access, edit, and share footage through the Nextbase App. The Piqo 2K goes beyond capturing footage—it's designed to be your complete driving companion. Smart Parking ensures your vehicle is monitored while you're away, automatically recording any knocks or bumps and notifying you via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Guardian Mode Lite allows you to set limits for anyone borrowing your car, so you're always in control. In emergencies, the Piqo 2K’s Emergency SOS system contacts services and sends your GPS location, while Witness Mode Lite alerts a loved one if something goes wrong. Piqo 2K doesn’t just provide protection—it offers peace of mind every time you’re on the road. With its powerful features, the Piqo 2K is more than just a dash cam—it’s a smarter, simpler way to safeguard what matters most.Top comment"I've absolutely loved my other cameras and now once again with this new Nextbase Piqo 2K Dash Camera. they just nailed it again. ...Unfortunately, my other camera, the 320XR, will not display the rear camera. "
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Small but mighty, the Nextbase Piqo 2K delivers premium performance in an ultra-compact design. This dash cam captures every critical detail in stunning 1440p HD, whether you're driving in bright sunlight or on dark roads. With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, the Piqo 2K offers seamless connectivity and real-time tracking, letting you easily access, edit, and share footage through the Nextbase App. The Piqo 2K goes beyond capturing footage—it's designed to be your complete driving companion. Smart Parking ensures your vehicle is monitored while you're away, automatically recording any knocks or bumps and notifying you via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Guardian Mode Lite allows you to set limits for anyone borrowing your car, so you're always in control. In emergencies, the Piqo 2K’s Emergency SOS system contacts services and sends your GPS location, while Witness Mode Lite alerts a loved one if something goes wrong. Piqo 2K doesn’t just provide protection—it offers peace of mind every time you’re on the road. With its powerful features, the Piqo 2K is more than just a dash cam—it’s a smarter, simpler way to safeguard what matters most.See all Dash CamerasYour price for this item is $149.99
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