Best Beginner Photography Cameras Updated May 2025

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Best Beginner Photography Cameras
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

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9.9

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | Built-in Wi-Fi | 24.1 MP CMOS Sensor | DIGIC 4+ Image Processor and Full HD ...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 24.1MP
Video Resolution: 1080P FHD
Optical Zoom: 0x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Lens based only
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9.9

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Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | Built-in Wi-Fi | 24.1 MP CMOS Sensor | DIGIC 4+ Image Processor and Full HD ...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 24.1MP
Video Resolution: 1080P FHD
Optical Zoom: 0x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Lens based only

9.7

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9.7

Canon EOS 4000D / Rebel T100 DSLR Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens + 64GB Memory, Filters,Case, Tripod, Flash, and Mor...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 18MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Optical Zoom: 18-55mm
Screen: 2.7" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)
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9.7

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Canon EOS 4000D / Rebel T100 DSLR Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens + 64GB Memory, Filters,Case, Tripod, Flash, and Mor...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 18MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Optical Zoom: 18-55mm
Screen: 2.7" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)

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9.4

Saneen Digital Camera, 4k Cameras for Photography & Video, 64MP WiFi Touch Screen Vlogging Camera for YouTube with Flash, 32GB ...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 64MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 4"
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

9.4

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Saneen Digital Camera, 4k Cameras for Photography & Video, 64MP WiFi Touch Screen Vlogging Camera for YouTube with Flash, 32GB ...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 64MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 4"
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

9.2

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9.2

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera Bundle w/ Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens + 2pc SanDisk 64GB Memory Cards, Wide Angle Le...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 24.1MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Optical Zoom: 3x (18-55mm)
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)
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Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera Bundle w/ Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens + 2pc SanDisk 64GB Memory Cards, Wide Angle Le...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 24.1MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Optical Zoom: 3x (18-55mm)
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)
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9.1

4K Digital Camera for Photography Autofocus, 2024 Latest 48MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with SD Card, 2 Batteries, 3" 180°Fli...
Type of Camera: Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution: 48MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

9.1

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4K Digital Camera for Photography Autofocus, 2024 Latest 48MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with SD Card, 2 Batteries, 3" 180°Fli...
Type of Camera: Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution: 48MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

9.0

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9.0

2024 Upgrade VJIANGER Digital Camera for Photography 4K 56MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with WiFi, 180° Flip Screen, 16X Digit...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 56MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

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2024 Upgrade VJIANGER Digital Camera for Photography 4K 56MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with WiFi, 180° Flip Screen, 16X Digit...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 56MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

8.9

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8.9

KODAK PIXPRO AZ405-BK 20MP Digital Camera 40X Optical Zoom 24mm Wide Angle Lens Optical Image Stabilization 1080P Full HD Video...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Optical Zoom: 40x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)
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KODAK PIXPRO AZ405-BK 20MP Digital Camera 40X Optical Zoom 24mm Wide Angle Lens Optical Image Stabilization 1080P Full HD Video...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Optical Zoom: 40x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)

8.7

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8.7

4K Digital Camera for Photography, 64MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with 3" 180° Flip Screen, 18X Digital Zoom Point and Shoot ...
Type of Camera: Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution: 64MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 18x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

8.7

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4K Digital Camera for Photography, 64MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with 3" 180° Flip Screen, 18X Digital Zoom Point and Shoot ...
Type of Camera: Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution: 64MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 18x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

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8.6

Digital Camera, 4K Vlogging Camera for YouTube Autofocus 48MP UHD Cameras for Photography with Anti-Shake, 16X Digital Zoom Poi...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 48MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 2.8" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)

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Digital Camera, 4K Vlogging Camera for YouTube Autofocus 48MP UHD Cameras for Photography with Anti-Shake, 16X Digital Zoom Poi...
Type of Camera: Point-and-Shoot
Photo Resolution: 48MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 16x
Screen: 2.8" LCD
WiFi: No
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Optical (OIS)

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8.5

Digital Camera for Photography, 4K Vlogging Camera for YouTube 3" 180° Flip Screen 18X Digital Zoom Compact Retro Cameras with ...
Type of Camera: Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution: 12MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 18x
Screen: 3" IPS
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

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Digital Camera for Photography, 4K Vlogging Camera for YouTube 3" 180° Flip Screen 18X Digital Zoom Compact Retro Cameras with ...
Type of Camera: Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution: 12MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Optical Zoom: 18x
Screen: 3" IPS
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: CMOS
Image Stabilization: Digital

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9.9

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9.9

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | Built-in Wi-Fi | 24.1 MP CMOS Sensor | DIGIC 4+ Image Processor and Full HD ...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 24.1MP
Video Resolution: 1080P FHD
Optical Zoom: 0x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Lens based only
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Picked by 1018 people this week!
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9.9

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Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | Built-in Wi-Fi | 24.1 MP CMOS Sensor | DIGIC 4+ Image Processor and Full HD ...
Type of Camera: DSLR
Photo Resolution: 24.1MP
Video Resolution: 1080P FHD
Optical Zoom: 0x
Screen: 3" LCD
WiFi: Yes
Image Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization: Lens based only

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Best Overall
1. Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
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2. Canon EOS 4000D DSLR Camera Bundle (Renewed)
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3. Saneen Digital Camera
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4. Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera
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5. DULUVULU 4K Digital Camera
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6. Vjianger Digital Camera (2024)
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7. KODAK PIXPRO AZ405-BK Digital Camera
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8. Vjianger 4K Digital Camera
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9. Fjfjopk 4K Vlogging Camera
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10. Gavonde Digital Camera
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Type of Camera
DSLR DSLR Point-and-Shoot DSLR Point-and-shoot Point-and-Shoot Point-and-Shoot Point-and-shoot Point-and-Shoot Point-and-shoot
Type of Camera
DSLR DSLR Point-and-Shoot DSLR Point-and-shoot Point-and-Shoot Point-and-Shoot Point-and-shoot Point-and-Shoot Point-and-shoot
Photo Resolution
24.1MP 18MP 64MP 24.1MP 48MP 56MP 20MP 64MP 48MP 12MP
Photo Resolution
24.1MP 18MP 64MP 24.1MP 48MP 56MP 20MP 64MP 48MP 12MP
Video Resolution
1080P FHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD
Video Resolution
1080P FHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD
Optical Zoom
0x 18-55mm 16x 3x (18-55mm) 16x 16x 40x 18x 16x 18x
Optical Zoom
0x 18-55mm 16x 3x (18-55mm) 16x 16x 40x 18x 16x 18x
Screen
3" LCD 2.7" LCD 4" 3" LCD 3" LCD 3" LCD 3" LCD 3" LCD 2.8" LCD 3" IPS
Screen
3" LCD 2.7" LCD 4" 3" LCD 3" LCD 3" LCD 3" LCD 3" LCD 2.8" LCD 3" IPS
WiFi
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes
WiFi
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes
Image Sensor
APS-C CMOS APS-C CMOS CMOS APS-C CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Image Sensor
APS-C CMOS APS-C CMOS CMOS APS-C CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Image Stabilization
Lens based only Optical (OIS) Digital Optical (OIS) Digital Digital Optical (OIS) Digital Optical (OIS) Digital
Image Stabilization
Lens based only Optical (OIS) Digital Optical (OIS) Digital Digital Optical (OIS) Digital Optical (OIS) Digital