The best cheap camera sales and deals for December 2024
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It's worth checking out the value of a cheap camera deal before diving into the world of high-end lenses. You can easily blow a massive budget on the best of the best, but if you're just dipping your toe in a new hobby, it's far better to start out cheap and work your way up. For the best value, however, it's worth digging into the features and specs of these budget models - to make sure you're prioritizing the functions you need while still getting the best price possible.
We've been tracking camera deals for some time now and find ourselves heading back to the same models time and time again for the highest-quality discounts. That's why we've rounded up all our favorite cheap camera deals right here - so you can check out the models that are most likely to shave their price tags. We're also bringing you all the lowest prices from around the web here, updated every half an hour.
We've split our selection of camera deals into three categories: compact digital cameras, action cameras, mirrorless cameras, Enthusiast DSLR cameras, Beginner DSLR cameras, and 360-degree cameras. You'll find all the top camera brands included in our roundup, like Canon, Sony, GoPro, Panasonic, Nikon, and more. So whether you're looking for a cheap digital camera or a top-of-the-line action camera, our camera deals guide has you covered.
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Compact digital cameras
Once known as point-and-shoot cameras, compact cameras have become so much more than simple snapshot machines. These days, you will find a bevy of features to give you reason to put down your phone and put one of these cameras in your pocket, where they are still designed to fit. Of course, you probably don't want to empty your pockets of cash in the process, so below we've rounded up the best deals on some of our favorite compact cameras.
Beginner DSLR cameras
Whether you're are a burgeoning photographer or simply want to take better photographs without dropping a lot of cash, this category of beginner or entry level DSLR cameras is for you. You may very well still be surprised by how good your new camera's photos look compared to what you've been shooting on your phone. To help you with your selection, we've rounded up the best prices on some of our favorites below.
Enthusiast DSLR cameras
If you've gotten serious about photography, then chances are you're going to want a serious camera. Classified as enthusiast or professional cameras, these are cameras with advanced technology and better lenses and sensors. As you might suspect, they don't come cheap. But, that doesn't mean you have to necessarily pay top dollar. Below, we've rounded up the best prices on some of the best cameras money can buy, so you can still get a deal.
Mirrorless cameras
As the name denotes, a mirrorless camera is without a reflex mirror to project light to the optical viewfinder. As such, mirrorless cameras are often much more compact than their DSLR counterparts, a real plus if you want to be able to take great pictures wherever you might be. Indeed, these cameras are a real step up from shooting on your phone and most point-and-shoots. Plus, there's the advantage of being able to change lenses when it's needed. We've rounded up the best deals on some of our favorite mirrorless cameras below so you can be sure to get a great price.
Action cameras
Whether you're an avid extreme sports enthusiast or simply like taking photos while biking or scuba diving, an action camera is the way to go. These rugged, waterproofed cameras are designed to take on the go. Of course, you don't want to spend more than you have to for such features. Luckily, we've rounded up the best deals on some of our favorite action cameras below.
360-degree cameras
The latest advancement in camera technology, 360-degree cameras allow you to take photographs that capture your view from every angle. This is usually done by utilizing two back-to-back fisheye lenses. Whether or not such panoramic photos are worth the extra money is up to you, but to find you get the best camera at the best price, we've rounded up a selection of deals on our favorites below.
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Mark is TechRadar's Senior news editor. Having worked in tech journalism for a ludicrous 17 years, Mark is now attempting to break the world record for the number of camera bags hoarded by one person. He was previously Cameras Editor at both TechRadar and Trusted Reviews, Acting editor on Stuff.tv, as well as Features editor and Reviews editor on Stuff magazine. As a freelancer, he's contributed to titles including The Sunday Times, FourFourTwo and Arena. And in a former life, he also won The Daily Telegraph's Young Sportswriter of the Year. But that was before he discovered the strange joys of getting up at 4am for a photo shoot in London's Square Mile.