Camera deals 2023: Best offers from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more

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You can snap up a lot of great camera deals and fortunately, we've rounded up the very best so you can pick the right one for you. 

Your budget and experience levels are two big things you should always consider before purchasing a new camera so fortunately, we've included something to suit every photographer below. Choosing the right camera for you can be a big deal (pun intended) so if you don't find what you're looking for below, you can always check out the best cameras and best cameras for astrophotography

A highlight of the camera deals below is $500 off the Panasonic Lumix S5 with 20-60mm lens. We keep this page updated year-round so when fresh camera deals worth getting become available, you'll find them in the round-up below. The best camera deals will always offer good value, but you can also find good value in the best beginner cameras, best budget cameras and best lenses for astrophotography

Away from cameras, we've got guides for the best drone deals, telescope deals and binoculars deals where you can get top discounts. However, for the best camera deals on the market, read on below. 

Today's best deals

| Now: $1797.99

Panasonic Lumix S5 with 20-60mm lens | Was $2297.99 | Now: $1797.99
This is a great camera, with a $500 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.

$3199

Sony Alpha 7R IV Mirrorless Camera $3199 $2998 on Amazon

Save over $200 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. 

Note: There's only one left in stock at this price. 

Sony A7R III body: $2,198

Sony A7R III body: $2,198 $1,998 at Adorama
Save $200
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. 

Nikon Z6: $1,996.95

Nikon Z6: $1,996.95 now $1696.95 at Amazon

Save $300 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.

Note: There's only three left in stock, so you'll have to act fast if you want to bag this bargain. 

Panasonic Lumix G100: $799.99

Panasonic Lumix G100: $799.99 $597.99 at Amazon
Mostly geared towards amateur photographers and vloggers, this very reasonably priced camera and lens bundle has been reduced by over $200. It’s incredibly straightforward to use and produces decent UHD 4K30p video. This one comes with a 12-32mm lens.

Note: There's only eight left in stock, so you'll have to act fast if you want to bag this deal. 

Canon EOS R bundle: $2,099

Canon EOS R bundle: $2,099 $1699 at Adorama

Save $400 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.

Note: this is the lowest price we've seen for a while on this bundle.

Panasonic DC-G9LK Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera With Leica 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens was $1597.99

Panasonic DC-G9LK Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera With Leica 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens was $1597.99 now $1497.99 on Amazon.  

Get Amazon's lowest ever price on a camera that will deliver professional-looking results. It may seem a little pricey, but on top of the 20.3MP it offers, it also offers an 80MP Jpeg/raw in-camera image. You also get 60fps electronic shutter, a live view finder with 120fps and a Leica Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens.

Note: this is the lowest price Amazon have offered on this camera, so get it while stocks last. 

Canon EOS M200: $816.79

Canon EOS M200: $816.79 $549 at Adorama
A brilliant little beginner-camera, this EOS M200 bundle is currently nearly $270 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.

Note: The 'before price' has been spiked here, but the price to pay is still reasonable. 

Sony Alpha a7R IV Bundle: $3,198

Sony Alpha a7R IV Bundle: $3,198 $2,998 at Adorama
There's $200 off the standard price on this camera and flash kit bundle - which represents excellent value for money, given that the camera itself usually costs $3199. With a whopping 60MP sensor, this is a seriously impressive bit of kit that will suit most professionals.

now $999.99 at Amazon

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: $1199 now $999.99 at Amazon


Save $200 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.

Nikon D780 DSLR Camera $2196.95

Nikon D780 DSLR Camera $2196.95 $1547.99 from Amazon

Save nearly $650 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. 

Note: This is very close to the lowest price we've seen on this model. Stock is low, so you'll have to act fast if you want this price.

Buying advice

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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

The EOS RP Camera body

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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

The EOS 850D camera body

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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

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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

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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 review

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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

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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

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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

The Sony A6100 camera body

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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

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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.

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Ian Evenden
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Ian has been a journalist for over 20 years. He's written for magazines and websites on subjects such as astronomy, quantum physics, keeping fish, PC hardware, photo editing and gardening. Ian was also editor of Windows Help and Advice magazine and the Discover Science bookazines. In his spare time he has a pet tortoise and grows his own vegetables, but wishes he had more time for photography.

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