Used Cameras Under $200 in July 2024
Here are 5 cameras that you can find for under $200. They can be found with lens, battery, charger, and hopefully a memory card.
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Canon T3i (600D, Kiss X5)
2011 18.0MP APS-C CMOS $899 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II EF-S 1080p30, Magic Lantern SDXC Battery: LP-E8 Charger: LC-E8E
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Nikon D5100
2011 16.2MP APS-C CMOS $799 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikon F, DX, ugh 1080p30 SDXC Battery: EN-EL14, EN-EL14a Charger: MH-24
Possible alternative: D5000, D3100, D3200 an option
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Panasonic G3
2011 16.7MP MFT CMOS
$699 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S.
MFT
1080i60
SDHC
Battery: DMW-BLD10PP
Charger: DE-A93B
Possible alternative: Panasonic GH1, G5, GF3, G2, G3
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Canon EOS M50
You’ll likely need to look for auctions on eBay to get one for less than $200.
2018 24.1MP APS-C Dual-Pixel CMOS $779 15-45mm f3.5-6.3 IS EF-M, discontinued 4k25/1080p60 SDXC UHS-I No dual pixel AF in 4K, LOL contrast detect Battery: LP-E12, can be charged via USB Charger: LC-E12
Possible alternative: Canon EOS M3, M100, M50
Wikipedia - Canon M50 Canon Support Page M50
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Sony NEX-5
2013 16.0MP APS-C CMOS $699 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS PZ Sony E SDXC, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Battery: NP-FW50, USB charging Charger: BC-TRW 1080p60 Lenses
NEX-3
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DSLR and Mirrorless Camera Bodies Under $200
| Model | Released | Megapixels | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS Rebel T5 | 2014 | 18.0 megapixels | 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T5i | 2013 | 18.0 megapixels | 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz) |
| Nikon 1 V2 | 2012 | 14.2 megapixels | 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz) |
| Nikon D5100 | 2011 | 16.2 megapixels | 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) |
| Nikon 1 V1 | 2011 | 10.1 megapixels | 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) |
| Canon EOS 60D | 2010 | 18.0 megapixels | 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz) |
| Canon EOS 7D | 2009 | 18.0 megapixels | 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz) |
| Nikon D2XS | 2006 | 12.4 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Nikon D2X | 2004 | 12.4 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Nikon D3300 | 2014 | 24.2 megapixels | 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T4i | 2012 | 18.0 megapixels | 575 g (1.27 lb / 20.28 oz) |
| Canon EOS 4000D | 2018 | 18.0 megapixels | 436 g (0.96 lb / 15.38 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | 2013 | 18.0 megapixels | 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T3i | 2011 | 18.0 megapixels | 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz) |
| Canon EOS 5D | 2005 | 12.8 megapixels | 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) |
| Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | 2005 | 8.2 megapixels | 1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) |
| Canon EOS-1Ds | 2002 | 11.1 megapixels | 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz) |
| Canon EOS-1D X | 2012 | 18.1 megapixels | 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) |
| Nikon 1 J4 | 2014 | 18.4 megapixels | 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) |
| Nikon 1 J3 | 2013 | 14.2 megapixels | 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz) |
| Nikon D3200 | 2012 | 24.2 megapixels | 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) |
| Nikon 1 J2 | 2012 | 10.1 megapixels | 238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz) |
| Nikon D5000 | 2009 | 12.3 megapixels | 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) |
| Nikon D3000 | 2009 | 10.2 megapixels | 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) |
| Nikon D300S | 2009 | 12.3 megapixels | 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz) |
| Nikon D90 | 2008 | 12.3 megapixels | 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz) |
| Canon EOS 50D | 2008 | 15.1 megapixels | 822 g (1.81 lb / 29.00 oz) |
| Nikon D300 | 2007 | 12.3 megapixels | 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz) |
| Nikon D80 | 2006 | 10.2 megapixels | 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) |
| Nikon D2HS | 2005 | 4.1 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Nikon D200 | 2005 | 10.2 megapixels | 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) |
| Canon EOS-1D Mark II | 2004 | 8.2 megapixels | 1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) |
| Nikon D2H | 2003 | 4.1 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Nikon D1H | 2001 | 2.7 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Nikon D1X | 2001 | 5.3 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Nikon D1 | 1999 | 2.66 megapixels | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T3 | 2011 | 12.2 megapixels | 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) |
| Nikon D3100 | 2010 | 14.2 megapixels | 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T2i | 2010 | 18.0 megapixels | 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) |
| Nikon D60 | 2008 | 10.2 megapixels | 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 2009 | 15.1 megapixels | 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) |
| Nikon D40X | 2007 | 10 megapixels | 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) |
| Nikon D40 | 2006 | 6.1 megapixels | 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) |
| Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi | 2006 | 10.1 megapixels | 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz) |