·Aug 3, 2020

Best mirrorless cameras under $1000 to buy from US in 2020

Best cameras of 2020Article updated on Aug 3, 2020

Have you recently taken up photography as a new hobby, or are you a photography enthusiast feeling the urge to upgrade your device? Looking for great devices at a good value that will fulfill your fundamental needs?

We have rounded up the best budget-friendly yet advanced cameras, all under the mirrorless category and under $1000, that you can buy online from Amazon.

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Before we move on to our selection, let’s take a brief look at the advantages of mirrorless cameras. Mirrorless cameras:

  • are way smaller and lighter than DSLR cameras
  • are simpler and more user-friendly
  • let you preview your images on-screen with their electronic viewfinders
  • have superior autofocus
  • have a higher number of focus points
  • can shoot more photos per second
  • are more stylish and chic in terms of design
  • look less intimidating and are quieter

Some great mirrorless cameras that cost less than $1000

1. Fujifilm X-T200

Price: $699 USD with the XC15-45 mm kit on Amazon

Fujifilm X-T200

This is an inexpensive and well-designed mirrorless camera, with excellent 4K video quality, a 24MP APC-C sensor, and a large 3.5" touchscreen that can be flipped out and even turned the other way around for selfies.

With its easy interface and compact body, it is an amazing alternative to smartphones. Its image quality is very good, and it offers a broad range of features that you can choose from.

The simplistic menu, good autofocus performance, impressive JPEG colors, and 270-shot battery life make this device competitive and a good value for the money.

The Fujifilm x-T200 comes in three different metallic body options: silver, dark silver, and champagne gold.

2. Sony Alpha A6100

Price: $946 USD with 50 mm lens on Amazon

Sony Alpha A6100

The Sony A6100 is a high-performance mirrorless camera with a simple and powerful autofocus system. The device lets you select your subject easily, and it has a very impressive ability to track moving objects with a simple touch of the display screen.

Similar to the previous device we suggested, the A6100 also has a selfie-friendly flip-up 3” touchscreen. However, the menu and control options are rather more complex than Fujifilm's. Still, with great performance in auto mode, it's a fascinating point-and-shoot camera for entry-level photographers.

The A6100 records 4K/30p videos, and shooting videos is super easy with its real-time tracking autofocus. Battery life is also pretty good for its category. It allows 380 to 420 still shots and around 125 minutes of video.

The device comes in the standard black color option only.

3. Nikon Z50

Price: $896.95 USD with Nikon Z DX 16-50mm lens on Amazon

Nikon Z50

This compact and cute 20-megapixel mirrorless camera has great image and video quality. It also has a tilting touchscreen that can flip 180 degrees right below the camera body, and it is primarily designed for selfie and vlogging use.

Simple connectivity and an in-camera video trimming option make this camera ideal for influencers (which Nikon specifically targets with this model) that want to shoot and directly share without connecting the device to a PC.

The Z50 can shoot 4K videos across the entire sensor width rather than a cropped version. 4K time-lapse sequences can be created, and the Full HD option features an additional slow-motion footage mode.

It is small, light, and comfortable to carry around like most mirrorless cameras. The deep grip on the side offers a more comfortable hold than the box-type bodies and lets the user freely shoot with a single hand (of course, if you are right-handed).

4. Olympus PEN-F

Price: $899 USD (body only!) on Amazon

Olympus PEN-F

Like the Fujifilm series, this mirrorless camera has a retro look that makes it look like an old film camera, but the boxy shape isn't very comfortable to hold.

Its advanced sensor technology and in-body image stabilization make it possible for the user to get better resolution and very sharp images even when shooting fast-moving images.

It has one of the sharpest electronic viewfinders on the market, which lets you keep your eye on the subject while you easily control the settings of the camera. It also has an autofocus system that is faster and better than most other mirrorless models.

Its battery life is quite good, offering 330 still images and 140 minutes of video recording. Pen-F is aimed largely at photographers, and unfortunately, it doesn’t support 4K videos. Therefore, if recording videos is not desirable for you, you might want to consider other options.

The body comes in black and silver options.

5. Canon EOS M50

Price: $699 USD with EF-M15-45mm + EF-M 55-200mm lenses on Amazon

Canon EOS M50

The Canon EOS M50 is a compact mirrorless camera that is very suitable for aspiring photographers looking for an easy and affordable option to boost the quality of their photos and videos. With the 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 8 Image Processor, this camera delivers impressive colors and clear details.

Thanks to the built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder, you can acquire high-quality details in your photos. With Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity options, you can easily connect this camera to your smartphone using the free Camera Connect app.

This is the only EOS model that is equipped with a silent shooting feature. The battery life is very good, letting you take 370 pictures and record 85 minutes of video.

With 4K video quality and the slow-motion full HD video option, it has proven to be both preferable for photographers and video recorders.

6. Panasonic Lumix G7

Price: 699.99 USD with lens and accessory bundle on Amazon

Panasonic Lumix G7

The Panasonic G7 is a hybrid camera that comes with a 16-megapixel MOS sensor, fully articulated touchscreen, 4K video, 4K photo, slow-motion HD video, timelapse, built-in flash, 4K pre-burst, post-focus, microphone input, Wi-Fi.

It is a mid-sized camera, smaller and more compact than DSLRs but rather heavier and larger than its mirrorless competitors. In addition to offering exquisite image quality, the G7 is also a very capable camera for video, offering 4K capture.

It has excellent focusing performance, even in low light. Focusing and menu navigation can be made on the touchscreen. The touchscreen can also be used to move the autofocus point, and it can be flipped and twisted to any angle.

The battery life is ideal, offering 360 photos on a single charge. The G7 is equipped with WiFi for wireless image transfer and remote control with your smartphone.

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