Best Cameras Under $1000 in 2023 + What To Avoid 

Correction: Panasonic G85 / G80 has 1.1x crop in 4K. *My Top 10 Photography / Filmmaking Investments 2020-2023* - bit.ly/Investments2023

The main argument for DSLR cameras was the cost of glass being cheaper. However in the past year alone, Sigma and Tamron has made excellent budget glass for just about any system. So i no longer see the point in suffering the cons of DSLR anymore

great picks honestly, I agree with them, I've been wanting to snatch an X-E4 but prices are very high lately and its nice to watch a video where someone talks the truth about the HIGHLY OVERRATED Canon M50, its a super popular camera for "beginners" here on youtube for some reason and its really bad, it is not a camera I ever recommended or would ever recommend at this point.

I bought a G9 like 2 years ago and have never looked back. Glad you also still use it with the 10-25. Me too 😊

Thank you for this video. The Panasonic G9 was one of my favorite cameras of all time. If they ever came out with a G9 II with a modern BSI sensor I’d buy one immediately. I’m losing hope though.

Hi,,good video, i choosing buy a camera for street and some portraits,,, i am between fuji xpro3 or 2,,, xe4 or panasonic gx9? wich you consider to have the best image quality and material buits? Thanks!

I like how your profile pic still has the a6500 and the Sigma 19mm f2.8. Very simple combo and a joy to use.

If you could recommend one.. beetween panasonic gx9/or g90 or g85, and sony 6400? I'm looking for an affordable system but their price didn't go down at all... should we wait and hold to buy later?

Agree 1000% with Panasonic G9. Been using it for about a year now with 2 Olympus Pro Lenses (8-25mm F4, 40-150mm F4). Results are stellar!! Shooting Raw with DXO PhotoLab Elite is like getting a whole new Sensor for the G9 - amazing!! Shooting landscape. I still have my Nikon D850 which I use for birds.

Thank you for the helpful info.

As always…..top shelf content here!!! ✌🏻😎📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷

I got a sony a6400 in 2021 and I'm really happy that is still considered a good option for 2023 standards. Back in 2021, I wasn't sure if get this camera was the right option due to the constant rumors of sony a7000 series that we didn't seen yet.

great video - as always!!

Hey nice video bro! Really good selection of cameras. I would also add Sony A7 mark 2 to the list. Is a very old camera, but it is still in the Sony catalog under $1000

I have a GX85 and I'm considering buying a hybrid second camera, mostly for video. Between the G85 and Sony A6400, which one would you choose? I already have a few Panasonic lenses that would be ready to be paired with the G85 but the PDAF and low light performance of the A6400 seems tempting though I'm not yet sure if it's worth paying more for it over the G85.

The G95 can be had for about the same price as the G85 in the used market, with a lens(es), and also has unlimited recording, unlike the G9, so it is still great for a amateur or family camera system.

Still rocking a lumix gh5🤭 I love it, with a Sigma 16mm 1.4 combo. It is pretty amazing actually.

Excellent video and recommendations 👍

No viewfinder. Well, you could get one of those 4 lens Russian turret viewfinders, but..no hot shoe to mount it on.. I have a viewer in the style of a slide viewer, the big cone shape, and would love it if it could pop on the back screen magnetically.. Using a strip of tape isn't something I'd want to deal with after. Does anyone offer glasses that receive the image?

What about the Sony A7R II? Im thinking of gettin it instade of the A6400

Nice work 🙌

Brilliant video as always , man

I have to say that as long as im watching your reviews ..... i need to visit Bratislava one day :) . Really nice!

Good unbiased video pleanty info to think about , thank you.

What do you think of the DC-ZS200 vs RX100 VII in terms of photography only, noise, ISO, sharpness, DR.

In 2024 what would you get. Fuji XS-20 with 15-45mm lens for 1400 or Panasonic S5 body only for 1000, looking for something hybrid that will last me couple of years.

Great video, as near always! Two questions: 1) is there any Full Frame near the 1000usd that is recommended? (Canon RP, Nikon Z5, Sony A7II, etc) 2) What do you think about Nikon lineup and the future of the brand? Thank a lot!

I`m very happy with my X-S10 (switched from the Canon M6ii 2 years ago).

Still using a G85 in 2023

Good video. thanks. toronto canada.

gran video, tal vez la olimpus omd m1 mark ii seria otra gran candidata al dia de hoy , incluso la mark iii si consigues alguna ganga

Very good video !! I just have one question. Is a Sony RX 100 m4 camera for $200 a good option in 2023? I would appreciate your response, thank you very much in advance

Now Sony A6600 and Fuji XS-10 are about the same price in December 2023. Between the 2?

what do you think of the OM EM1 iii and EM1X? The have some great deals.

Hi , is sony a6100 best camera for photpgraphy under 600$ or anything better out there? Pls help. Thanks

Thanks for being correct about the EOS M cameras, especially the M50. There is a cult following for these cameras which I have never been able to understand and which can only be explained by overcompensation for buyer's remorse.

Hi, just wanted to say that g85 have a little crop in 4k video

Yes, the Fuji X-s10 is my travel cam.

Hi, what do you guys recommend coming from a Canon 750D? The Panasonic Lumix GX9 or G110 seems to be a good and compact package. Would be happy if some of you can share their opinion. Thanks :)

Very good choices. One question though. If you need a camera around 1000 usd only for photography, no videography at all, which one would you recommend?

hey, If I have £1000 what's the best camera I could buy to record surfing? Thanks

RIP DSLRs and EOS M series

I'm thinking of buying a camera but I'm undecided between sony alpha a6000 vs canon eos 2000d, which one would you recommend (for nature, landscape, street photography)

I love the a6400.

Great video. You have the best camera related content on youtube in my opinion. Can I ask, what camera/s would you recommend for filmmaking on a budget?

i vote zv e10 for best camera

Still using my GX9 - tempted by the X-E4 though

Any successor of Sony Aspc? And what about xs20?

Great video. I think Sony APS-C are the best choice, cause if you then want to upgrade to full frame, then you may have already some lenses (unless you buy only APS-C ones). If ZV-E10 got EVF it will be best of them all. Without EVF it's the best studio YT camera IMHO.

14:54 is this old town of Antibes south of France ??

What are your thoughts on the Olympus E-M5 mkiii?

somebody please help, LUMIX G7, G85 or A6400 ?

XS10 is soooo underrated

What about Ricoh griiix ?

Thanks for the review! I didn't get why you mentioned Sony a6300 instead of a6500. The last one has IBIS. From my side I'm about to buy the cheapest over 1000usd full frame camera and my choice is Panasonic S5 markI. 10 bit video, awesome kit lenses, 265 codec.

Is there any point getting a Compact instead of ex. iPhone 12 Pro for photography under 500-600$ ? Or is it good (not best) cameras around that price point?

bro I'm looking for the best camera for photography, which is the best for me between lumix g85 or sony zve10

Lately I got GX85 for 2 weeks. After using Sony APS-C lineup for 3 years already, AF seemed as disaster :D.

Are all of these better than iPhone camera?

And what is with the Nikon z5/50 both are excellent beginners cameras, done 70k pictures and a lot of video with it! Even with the “bad” af you learn when to use which mode, no problems at all for 80% of my use cases 😅

You didn't like the M6 mark ii?

are you from Slovakia?

Still rocking with Panasonic G85/G80 in 2024!

Hi.just curious, have you tested the flagship Canon EOS m6II compared to the M50?

I love my Nikon Zfc , basically the same camera as the xe4 but with better AF. Great video

Fairly good breakdown and comparison, yet I am rather curious, as you gave a rather favorable review of the G90/95 camera, by itself, but dismissed it here in this comparison. The crop in 4K is disappointing, but Every Camera requires some compromise, some “work around?” Not my intent to be antagonistic, just looking for clarification? Stay well and Happy shooting. 👍✌📷

What about the OM-D E5 Mark III. Any experience with Olympus cameras? Body only goes for $999 atm

Damn!! I was getting Canon EOS R50 for shooting stills and cardistry videos, i thought canon was THE best brand. So no canon at all is your opinion? Im total newbie with cameras ...

Show me a mirrorless camera system that is $100 each. $ per DSLR insane value for 24MP sensor and pro glass. Nikon 3300 with 17-50 2.8

What about RICOH GR III series ?

And if all I have is 600$?

What about the Panasonic Gh5? You can definitely well below $1000 do you think that’s good as well!

Buying a good, used dslr is a good idea for someone wanting to learn photography.

Pentax k3iii dslr aps-c beats them all, it is even on par with sony a7iii in iso performance. expensive though, much more than 1000$

G9 & Dji Pocket 2 ❤️

first

What’s better to get the A6600 or ZV-E10? They both have bad rolling shutter but especially ZV-E10! Major difference is the Gyro Data or IBIS? Which do you recommend because I need a hybrid camera not just video unless you think ZV-E10 is better than both A6400 and A6600!

Where to find X-S10 under 1k USD? X-E4 is an excellent but unfortunately this camera is non-existent lol. Always out-of-stock. I would like to purchase a fuji camera but their availability and price in my country is unreliable.

I love and apritiate Your reviews and videos, but I have to ask, why no Olympus/OM System cameras? I am looking into m4/3 options, and debating with myself for months should I get the G9 or EM-1, EM-5, OM1,OM5, or go the full frame route. I am 100% into Photography and think a more compact lens system with solid quality lenses is benefit. FF looks to be heavy and large.

Sony APSC especially A6400 needs an update, and i hope they came with new UI like ZV-E1

No nikon Z50 ? or even the Z30 ? so underrated ... with a good balance between photo and video , good quality, good auto focus for vlog and glass from viltrox ( 13mm f1.4 , 23mm f1.4 etc .. ) Sigma already announced the 16mm /30mm/55mm for nikon Z mount . I know dont have the same quality like sony a6400 or zv-e10 /fuji xs-10 ( autofocus and Log etc ) but for nikon shooters the ftz adapter and the Nikon ergonomics / Flat profile /colors is good choice with a respected 4k image . By the way you have a amazing channel and reviews . I am always watching your videos . thanks

what about a nikon z5 ? the fujis are very expensive in my country , z5 is cheaper by like $100

Just a technical note: Unlike the G80 the G90 can be charged and powered using USB, has unlimited video recording (which even the G9 doesn't have), 120p slow motion, and came in set with the 14-140 II. And unlike the G9 it's got a fill flash, live view composite, and is more compact, and has slightly different ergonomics. The sum of these things could be valuable enough for some to consider it. As for the LX100 (II or not, doesn't matter) - whilst the aperture range of that lens is good, it's not the sharpest lens by any measure. Edit: I said the G80, not G85. Hybrid Shooter just deleted my response politely pointing out this inaccuracy 🤣

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV should be there...

How about the newly released canon eos r10? It is also under $1000

As an M50 owner, i feel assaulted 🤣🤣 but most of it is as you put it, the only way to breathe some life into it is by adapting lenses, the M mount is beyond dead and only Sigma and Rokinon put out some interesting glass for it, Canon didn't care. i have 2 native lenses and 4 adapted EF and EF-S lenses, the video that produces is good in color, but yeah, not very sharp. The good thing about the camera is mostly how easy it is to use, the touchscreen and the Menus help you to get things done way faster and with a more intuitive learning curve than with other cameras.

Under 1K? XS10 is way over 1K plus a lens and taxes. GX9 (Discontinued) XE4 is over 2K plus a lens and taxes. (Discontinued) XT30II is over 1K plus a lens and taxes. LX100II is 1.3K plus taxes. Title scam.

What about the Nikon Z50? Understandabley theres not so many APS-C lenses for the Nikon Z DX line up, however in my opinion it is a close competitor with the X-S10. I own both of them.

Pretty much with you till you mentioned DSLRs. I will have to disagree. I got a Canon 1D-mk.4 with barely a 1/4 of its life used. Bought used for around $450.00 used with warranty. Thing is a tank and built for war. Mirrorless has and will always be more expensive. Because what? It is newer. M50 yes, tried that. Dead end, agreed. The G9 is s honey of a camera. A lost opportunity probably not to canabalize the GH5. The XLR adapter kit. If it took it, I would have already. A big miss from Panasonic. I have an a6400 and love the little guy. I don't really video that much on any of my cameras. I use a pro camcorder for that. I have another Cine Camcorder I am checking out. So tired of recording time limits, poor audio combability, and so on . If it doesn't sound good, I am not there. Most cameras have crap audio with indifferent Op Amp stages for the Mic preeamplifiers. Worse comes to worse I would use an external recorder and marry in post. The Cine Camera used I am considering interesting is also well under $1000.00, and was a tank, and very famous for its image quality, run and gun, and robust build, and takes a wide multitude of glass. I am not sold Mirrorless has to be for everyone. I like it, but I am not severing my connection to DSLR if it will do the job for me. I will only buy high end to pro bodies so no plastic toy bodies like the Nikon you showed. I did have a D3200, and it was a ton of fun. But I sold that to a friend. She still loves it, and built a nice collection of glass for it. At the end, it is what works for you. Cheers.

Canon sucks!

Nikon z50

Where's camera all in one?

ZV-E10 is none BSI sensor? :o. I'm shocked.

Actually g85 the real video camera, unlimited recording and weather seald body. The rest won't even last.

What about canon R10?

Who sponsors you... Panasonic and sony maybe....

If you mainly want to shoot video and you willing to spend a bit more, instead of a G9,, you can get a gh5 ii for 1300 usd new or 1100 second hand and get the 4k 60p 10 bits All-Intra and 6k :4:3

I would seriously recommend the Nikon Z APSC cameras, they are very good, great uncropped 4k video, great 1080 120, great photos even in JPEG and wonderful ‘useability’ and ergonomics together with very good low light performance. For example, I prefer to Z30 to the ZV E10. The only downside to the Nikon is the lack of crop sensor lenses from Nikon but you can now get the wonderful Viltrox and Sigma primes, and 35 min recording limit in 4k 30 but I never shoot for that length of time and no S Log but at this budget level most won’t care. Nikon though don’t have all the RU-vidrs signed up to test and with freebies so the cameras get overlooked which is a shame as they are wonderful. The Z30 is a fantastic useable true hybrid shooter, and the in built mic is the best on any camera at any price (ZV E1 may give it a run for the money).

OM-5 !

Forgot canon rp