Camera deals: Discounts on models from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and others
There are loads of great camera deals on the market right now so snapping up the best can be a little harder than first thought. That's why we've come up with this guide to all the best camera deals on the market so you can bag the bargain that's right for you.
We've made sure to include something to suit every level of photographer and every budget, so whether you're trying your hand at photography for the first time or you're a veteran behind the lens, there are camera deals out there for you. We've also included some handy buying advice towards the bottom of the page, so if you're unsure what to look for, we can point you in the right direction. On top of all the great camera deals out there, we've also got round-ups of the best cameras and best cameras for astrophotography.
An example of one of the top camera deals we've found is the Sony A7II mirrorless camera (which is now $540 off) and because we keep this page updated year-round, it's always worth checking back to see what's on offer. Of course, we have more great guides for great deals, so if discounts are what you're after you can always check out our best drone deals, telescope deals and binoculars deals guides.
But, if cameras are your thing then it might be worth checking out our guides for the best beginner cameras, best budget cameras and best lenses for astrophotography. So, if you want to check out the best camera deals on the market today, all you have to do is check out our round-up below.
Today's best deals
Amazon camera deals: Nikon, Sony, & Fujifilm, and more
Cameras and lenses at B&H Photo
Save up to $200 on cameras at Walmart
Huge savings on cameras at Adorama
Sony A7 III: $1,568.22 at Amazon
One of Sony's most popular models is currently Amazon's lowest ever price. This camera is a jack-of-all-trades, it will consistently deliver results whether you're shooting video or stills and boasts some impressive specs. It's the lowest we've seen this price too and we've reviewed it, can vouch for it's quality and how impressive it is in low light conditions.
NOTE: This is a price worth snapping up. View Deal
Sony Alpha 7R IV Mirrorless Camera $3499 $2998 on Amazon.
Save over $500 on this excellent mirrorless Sony camera when you get it on Amazon. Take stills at an astonishing 61MP with a 567-point auto focus system. You can also take videos in 4K while saving a fortune. View Deal
Sony Alpha A7 II Mirrorless Camera $1438 now $898 on Amazon.
Save $540 with this deal on the Sony Alpha A7 II. This mirrorless camera offers 5-axis in-body image stabilization, full-frame 24.3MP resolution and phase-detection which is 30% faster than its predecessor. View Deal
Sony A7R III body: $2,498 $1,998 at Adorama
Save $500 on the Sony A7R III full-frame mirrorless camera body at Adorama. One of the best all-rounders released in recent years, the A7R III's 42.4-megapixel sensor is capable of resolving the tiniest of details. View Deal
Nikon Z6: $1,996.95 $1,596.95 at Amazon
Save $400 on the Nikon Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera body at Amazon. With a 24.5MP full-frame sensor and Nikon's newest Z lens mount, this camera is capable of taking stunning images.View Deal
Panasonic Lumix G100: $799.99 $647.99 at Amazon
Mostly geared towards amateur photographers and vloggers, this very reasonably priced camera and lens bundle has been reduced by over $150. It’s incredibly straightforward to use and produces decent UHD 4K30p video. This one comes with a 12-32mm lens.View Deal
Panasonic Lumix S5 with 20-60mm lens | Was $2297.99 | Now: $1997.99
This is a great camera, with a $300 saving available at present time. Well set up for videographers, the slim full-frame camera has a 24MP full-frame sensor and can produce 10-bit 4K60 video.View Deal
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Was $4499 | Now $2849
There's an incredible $1,650 off this model, which means that this is another camera that Fujifilm has dropped to its lowest ever price. Yes, it's pricey, but it packs an impressive 51.4MP sensor and other top-range Fujifilm features.View Deal
Canon EOS R (body only): $1869.20 $1599 at B&H photo
Save $270 on this mirrorless Canon camera is one of our faves when it comes to astrophotography. It has a full-frame 30.3MP sensor and can operate at high ISO settings. We love the EVF screen here, so you can see clearly when you're shooting those night scenes. This kit comes with free accessories, like a memory card, too.
NOTE: while the price you pay is the same (and we like the price) the mark down price has recently risen from $1799 to $1869 so it looks like a bigger discount. View Deal
EXPIRED: Fujifilm X-T4: $1699.95 $1499 at Amazon
This is still our favorite camera deal of 2021 so far, as it’s the lowest-ever price on this great camera body. Wonderfully straightforward to use, it boasts a great ISO range for nighttime photography along with a multi-swiveling screen and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has a pleasingly sleek design that pays homage to old-style film cameras. View Deal
Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless Camera Body $1699.00 now $1499.95 on Walmart.
Save $199.05 on this great camera body. It's currently a dollar out from being it's lowest ever price and it's Wonderfully straightforward to use, it boasts a great ISO range for nighttime photography along with a multi-swiveling screen and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has a pleasingly sleek design that pays homage to old-style film cameras. View Deal
Canon EOS M200: $549 $449 at Adorama
A brilliant little beginner-camera, this EOS M200 bundle is currently at its lowest-ever price, with $100 off the standard MSRP. In addition to the camera body, you'll also get a EFM 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens, a bag, filter kit, cleaning tools, a memory card and access to Corel Photo Video Art software.View Deal
Sony Alpha a7R IV: $3,498 $2,998 at Adorama
There's $500 off the standard price on this camera and flash kit bundle - which represents excellent value for money, given that the camera itself usually costs $3499. With a whopping 60MP sensor, this is a seriously impressive bit of kit that will suit most professionals.
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: $1199.99 now $899.99 at Amazon
Save $300 on this model from Olympus, which we rank as one of the best cameras out there at the moment. The micro Four Thirds model is lightweight and portable. It's a good option for someone who wants a reasonably priced camera that offers a step up from beginner models.
It's price has fluctuated quite a lot recently so there might be further discounts in the near future, but in the same vein, the price could increase.View Deal
Canon EOS R bundle: $2,099 $1,899 at Adorama
Save $200 on the Canon EOS R body with a 24-105mm IS STM lens and an external flash kit at Adorama. Canon's breakthrough 30-megapixel mirrorless body really shows what the format is capable of, and won't disappoint.View Deal
Nikon D850 body and accessories: Now $2224.95 at Walmart
Get a great price on the the 45-megapixel Nikon D850 body and accessories. This workhorse professional DSLR can shoot an incredible 5,100 shots from one battery charge, and is capable of shooting at 9FPS.
This is the lowest price we have ever seen this camera bundle.View Deal
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera $2299.99 $2199.99 from Best Buy.
Save $100 on this Nikon DSLR when you get it on Best Buy. It can shoot video in 4K and stills in 24.5MP and it features a long battery life, as you can take over 2000 images on a single charge. View Deal
Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera (Body Only) $899.95 $779.95 on Walmart.
Save $120 on this DSLR camera when you grab it on Walmart. It shoots stills in 20.9MP and videos in 4K. Much like the camera above, it features a 51 point auto focus system and has built in Wi-Fi so you can share your work with connected devices. View Deal
Canon EOS RP: $976.50 at Walmart
Save on this full-frame mirrorless camera at Walmart. The entry-level model from Canon is compatible with the super RF lens range from the company and capable of shooting 4K video.
NOTE: This may not be on sale but it was previously reduced to this price. We have seen this model for as low as $899 before but this camera is still a great camera at a good price.View Deal
Nikon Z6 II: $1899.95 Now $1599.95 from Walmart
Save $300 on the Nikon Z6 II when you grab it from Walmart. With excellent high-ISO handling, it's perfect for dark sky photography and is compatible with the company's Z-mount lenses. While the price you pay is the same, the marked-down price has risen massively since the deal has gone live, it's still a great price for this camera but it's worth noting.View Deal
Canon EOS 250D $634.90 now $549 on Walmart.
Save over $85 on a camera that features in our best beginner cameras guide. It's lightweight, versatile and easy to use and there's also Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for image transfer to smartphones and tablets. View Deal
Buying advice
When it comes to choosing the best camera deal, a lot will depend on your budget and the amount of astro imaging you'll be doing. Some will get enough of a night sky photography experience by leaving the shutter open on an off-the-shelf camera with a fast lens attached for about 30 seconds. This will give you a view of the night sky that doesn't necessarily look anything like what you saw with the naked eye. If you're a have more patience though, then taking multiple monochrome images of deep space objects through colored filters, tracking it through the night sky and putting the images back together with specialist software can produce stunning images.
If you're looking for cameras for astrophotography, you might ask what are the best models out there? The debate between DSLR vs mirrorless cameras is a fierce one with some people preferring the lighter, more portable cameras whereas others prefer the ever-reliable DSLR models. while there are some that have been modified specifically for astro use, having the IR filter removed. You can even get a dedicated Astro camera to connect to your telescope, but it wont do you much good anywhere else.
In the section below, we've decided to show you some of our favorite models on the market, that may not be on sale right now. Despite this, we've shown them next to their best available price. As above, there's something to suit every level of photographer and every budget, so there's a camera deal here for everyone - this section is always worth checking out.
Canon cameras
Canon EOS RP
Canon EOS RP
A fantastic full-frame mirrorless camera
Sensor: 26.2MP full frame CMOS | AF points: 4,779 Dual Pixel AF positions | Video: 4K at 25p, FHD at 25p/50p, HD at 25/50p
Lightweight body
Fully articulating screen
4K video
Feels small with big lenses
Poor battery life
1.6x crop + no Dual Pixel AF in 4K
This is a top, top choice for both photo and video shooting as the camera comes with a 26.3MP full frame sensor as well as the ability to record video in 4K full HD. You also get access to Canon's RF lens range - which is fantastic - with this mirrorless camera, making it perfect for those without much experience due to its size, ease of use and overall quality.
It’s a smaller camera than many, but its size and weight (or lack of it) don’t stop it being well thought-out and very usable. Whether you’re looking for something to carry in your pocket with a small zoom attached, or something to mount on a tripod with a fast prime, the RP is a fine all-round choice. If you want a modified astro camera, a version of the RP’s older brother, the Ra, was discontinued in September 2021, so should still be available.
Canon EOS 850D/T8i
Canon EOS 850D/T8i
A great camera for beginners
Sensor: 24.1Mp APS-C CMOS | AF points: 143 Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Video: 4K UHD at 25p, 24p / 1080p (FullHD) at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Easy to use
Vari-angle touchscreen
Effective AF
Cropped 4k mode
No dual-pixel AF in 4K
Cheaper rivals available
One of Canon’s smaller DSLRs, the T8i offers 24 megapixels in an APS-C sensor, 4K video, and has a tilting LCD touchscreen on the back. While it’s true that DSLRs are being nudged out of their traditional hunting grounds by mirrorless interlopers, they still have strengths such as optical viewfinders and longer battery life. The T8i has an excellent 45-point autofocus system and can bang away at 7fps for 170 fine JPEG images with tracking AF - easily enough to bag an action shot.
Yes, this camera is compact and small in size, but that doesn't mean it sacrifices quality for that. The T8i is compatible with the complete range of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses, which are very well made and include high-quality glass.
Nikon cameras
Nikon Z6 II
Nikon Z6 II
A top quality all-rounder
Sensor: 24.5MP CMOS BSI | AF points: 273 hybrid AF points | Video: 4K at 30/25/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/25/24p
Two memory card slots
Superior AF performance
No articulating screen
4K 60p will be cropped
The Nikon Z6 II is a 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless camera and is popular among photographers for a few reasons, nzot least because of its photo and image shooting capabilities. 273 AF-points mean images are always in focus and high-ISO handling means low-light shooting is effective too. the Z6 II also has the ability to shoot continuously at 12FPS and take 4K videos, so it's an excellent all-rounder.
Nikon’s Z mount is new to their mirrorless line, and while the Z-mount glass can set you back some money it’s also possible to use any of Nikon’s F-mount lenses via an FTZ adapter. Nikon’s Z cameras exhibit all the benefits mirrorless cameras have over DSLRs, including being light enough to attach to a telescope or star tracker easily. If you want to save a little money, the original Nikon Z6 is still available for a bargain price.
Nikon D3500
Nikon D3500
The best DSLR for beginners? Maybe
Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | AF points: 11, one cross-type | Video: 1920 x 1080 at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Good value
Good image quality
Beginner friendly
Fixed screen
No 4k
AF slow in live view
This is a DSLR that very much excels at ease-of-use and beginner-friendliness. The Nikon D3500 offers 24MP via the APS-C sensor and continuous shooting in 5FPS. While it can only manage 1080p video, it does offer an enormous battery life and access to all the F-mount lenses.
What the D3500 excels in is user-friendliness. It's ideal for beginners who want to get a firm grounding in the PASM modes without having to comb for days through the menus to find a particular setting. Being APS-C, you’re able to use the smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for the format, as well as their full-frame brothers and sisters.
Nikon Z6
Nikon Z6
A top-quality all-rounder
Sensor: 24.5MP full frame back-illuminated CMOS | AF: 273-point phase detection AF, 90% coverage horizontal and vertical | Video: 4K at 30p, 25p, 24p | :
12FPS burst
Superb low-light images
Fell-frame 4K
Weak battery
Average buffer
Viewfinder lag
It may have been replaced by the Z6ii, but there's no need to feel down about the original Nikon Z6. It was hugely popular for a reason. You get in-body stabilization, an excellent 12FPS burst rate, and enough resolution for making large prints. Video features are excellent too, with 4K oversampled from the 6K produced by the sensor, and touchscreen controls.
On the expanded setting, the ISO dial goes up to 204,800 and it can produce a usable image from 12,800. It's right at the forefront of high-ISO noise reduction and in truth, the results you can achieve are remarkable.
Nikon D850
Nikon D850
The last of the big-megapixel DSLRs?
Sensor: 45.7MP full frame CMOS | AF : 153 points | Video: 4K at 30p, 1080p at 60p
Enormous detail
Up to 9FPS
4K full frame video
Low buffer capacity
AF slow in live view
Requires fast memory cards
High speed cameras tend, at least before mirrorless wonders like the EOS R5 came along, to be slower. So this 45MP monster from Nikon busted the trend, allowing you to blaze away at 9FPS and at full resolution, dropping to 8MP and an electronic shutter for 30FPS capture. There are a few caveats though: you'll need the optional battery grip to hit the highest speed, and the buffer fills after just 51 shots, placing a lot of importance on fast memory cards to clear it quickly.
The sensor lacks an anti-aliasing filter for optimum sharpness, meaning you'll want only the best lenses too. However, if you can meet its demands, the Nikon D850 is one of the most capable DSLRs on the market today.
Sony cameras
Sony A7R IV a
Sony A7R IV a
Enormous resolution, but it comes at a price
Sensor: 61MP full frame Exmor R CMOS | AF points: 567 phase detection, 325 contrast AF points | Video: 4K UHD at 30p, 24p
High resolution
Eye-tracking AF
10FPS
Video options limited
Ageing design
Balances poorly with large lenses
The A7 models are a little self-contained family of cameras, and the Sony A7R IVa is its king. A whopping 60MP full frame sensor and an AF system that sticks to its target like glue means that, with the right lens (and the right person behind it) the camera is capable of some highly impressive images. The high megapixel count also means you can crop into your images tightly without losing too much quality.
It has its drawbacks - you can’t shoot at anything other than 60MP, for example, so processing can take some time - but with 10FPS shooting, 4K video, and five-stop integrated image stabilisation, this is a mighty photographic tool.
The ‘a’ designation here doesn’t mean it’s a dedicated astro camera like Canon’s EOS Ra, but refers to a slightly updated body with a better LCD screen resolution and USB 3.2 connectivity instead of the slower 3.1. The older version is still available from some dealers, as are the rest of the family: A7 IV (34MP), A7 Compact (26MP), A7S III (12MP), and the older A7R III (42.4MP).
Sony A6100
Sony A6100
Small and lightweight
Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | AF points: 425 phase/contrast-detection | Video: 4K 30/25/24p, 1080 120/60/30/25/24p
Lightweight and compact
Real-Time Tracking Autofocus
4K video recording
No in-body sensor-shift stabilization
Relatively low-resolution electronic viewfinder
Plasticky feel
Compact yet packed with features, the A6100’s APS-C sensor means the body and lenses can be smaller and lighter, making for a camera it’s easy to carry with you. It may be Sony’s entry-level mirrorless camera, but it doesn’t feel like it. You get 24.2 megapixels, 4K video, a 3.5mm microphone input, and Sony’s excellent tracking autofocus with 425 points.
What you don’t get is sensor-shift image stabilisation, but the decent burst speed of 11FPS and the tilting touchscreen, plus full wireless connectivity, make up for this single omission, especially given the price.
Sony A7 III
Sony A7 III
Older, but still worth it
Sensor: 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | AF points: 693-point phase-detection AF / 425-point contrast-detect AF | Video: 4K UHD at 30/24fps, Full HD at up to 120fps
10fps continuous shooting
Sophisticated AF system
4K video
No drive or focus mode dials
Burst shooting buffer a bit small
Imbalance with larger lenses
An older model, having been released in early 2018, but a dependable all-rounder, the Sony A7 III has enough sensor resolution for most people, and a fast enough burst rate too. One of its major selling points is its excellent autofocus system, which remains unbeaten by subsequent releases.
Unfortunately for Sony, there are plenty of rivals breathing down the A7 III's neck. Some of these come from Sony itself, in the form of other A7 family cameras, while others, such as the Canon EOS R6 and Nikon Z6II, come from names steeped in photographic history. Any deals on the A7 III should be looked into with keen interest, however, as the E-mount lens range is becoming formidable, and the image quality it produces is hard to beat.
