CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
    • All Cameras
    • Cameras by Brand
      • Sony Cameras
      • Canon Cameras
      • Nikon Cameras
      • Pentax Cameras
      • Fujifilm Cameras
      • Olympus Cameras
      • Panasonic Cameras
      • Leica Cameras
      • Samsung Cameras
    • Cameras by Body Type
      • Mirrorless Cameras
      • DSLR Cameras
      • Compact Cameras
      • Bridge Cameras
      • Waterproof Cameras
  • LENSES
    • All Lenses
    • Lenses by Mount
      • Sony E Mount Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF M Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF S Mount Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Lenses
      • Pentax KAF Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm G Mount Lenses
      • Sigma SA Mount Lenses
      • Sony Alpha Mount Lenses
    • Teleconverters
  • TOOLS
    • Cameras
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
    • Lenses
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
  • BLOG
Top Rated DSLR Cameras under $1000

Here we have listed the 10 Top Rated DSLR Cameras under $1000. Nikon D800E is at the top of our list, followed by Sony A77 II and Sony A99.

#1 Nikon D800E

36 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #81
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #16

Nikon D800E
$844.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 36.0MP Sensor | 51 Focus Points | Large 3.20" Screen | 921kdots LCD | 1/8000s Shutter |

#2 Sony A77 II

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #80
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #18

Sony SLT-A77 II
$739.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 79 Focus Points |

#3 Sony A99

24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #74
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #17

Sony SLT-A99
$749.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder | GPS | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 19 Focus Points |

#4 Pentax K-70

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #97
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #26

Pentax K-70
$546.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 102.400 Max ISO |

#5 Pentax K-3

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #92
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #25

Pentax K-3
$418.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 51.200 Max ISO | 27 Focus Points | Large 3.20" Screen |

#6 Pentax K-S2

20 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #91
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #24

Pentax K-S2
$449.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 20.0MP Sensor | 51.200 Max ISO |

#7 Canon 80D

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon EF/EF-S Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #90
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #23

Canon EOS 80D
$899.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 16.000 Max ISO |

#8 Nikon D7500

21 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #104
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #27

Nikon D7500
$996.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 3840 x 2160 Video | Touch Screen | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 21.0MP Sensor | 51.200 Max ISO |

#9 Nikon D610

24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #105
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #28

Nikon D610
$999.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 39 Focus Points | Large 3.20" Screen | 921kdots LCD | 6.0fps |

#10 Nikon D7200

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #110
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #32

Nikon D7200
$555.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 51 Focus Points | Large 3.20" Screen |

#11 Pentax K-3 II

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #111
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #31

Pentax K-3 Mark II
$639.98
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | GPS | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 51.200 Max ISO | 27 Focus Points |

#12 Nikon D5600

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #134
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #34

Nikon D5600
$496.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 39 Focus Points |

#13 Pentax KP

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #126
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #37

Pentax KP
$999.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Image Stabilization | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 819.200 Max ISO |

#14 Canon SL3

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon EF/EF-S Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #121
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #38

Canon EOS Rebel SL3
$599.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 3840 x 2160 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 1.040kdots LCD |

#15 Nikon D5500

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #133
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #36

Nikon D5500
$343.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 39 Focus Points |

#16 Canon T8i

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon EF/EF-S Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #125
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #39

Canon EOS Rebel T8i
$899.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 3840 x 2160 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 45 Focus Points |

#17 Canon SL2

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon EF/EF-S Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #137
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #41

Canon EOS Rebel SL2
$594.95
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 1.040kdots LCD |

#18 Pentax K-5

16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #152
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #46

Pentax K-5
$238.00
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Image Stabilization | 1920 x 1080 Video | Environmental Sealing | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 12.800 Max ISO | 11 Focus Points | 921kdots LCD | 1/8000s Shutter |

#19 Canon T7i

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon EF/EF-S Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #147
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #45

Canon EOS Rebel T7i
$649.94
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 45 Focus Points |

#20 Canon 77D

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon EF/EF-S Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #140
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #43

Canon EOS 77D
$589.99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
PROs: Built-in Wi-Fi | Articulating Screen | 1920 x 1080 Video | Touch Screen | Timelapse Recording | Optical Built-in Viewfinder | Face Detection | 24.0MP Sensor | 25.600 Max ISO | 45 Focus Points |

Filter Your Results

Price

  • Under $100
  • Under $200
  • Under $500
  • Under $1000

  • BRAND

  • Sony
  • Canon
  • Nikon
  • Pentax
  • Fujifilm
  • Olympus
  • Panasonic
  • Leica
  • Samsung
  • BODY TYPE

  • DSLR
  • Mirrorless
  • Compact

  • SEE ALSO

  • Most Popular Cameras
  • Top Rated Cameras
  • Latest Cameras
  • Highest Zoom Cameras
  • Highest Resolution Cameras
  • Highest Image Quality Cameras
  • Best Low Light Cameras

  • Most Popular Cameras
    Sony A7 IV
    33 MP | Full frame Sensor | Sony E Mount
    Sony A7R IV
    61 MP | Full frame Sensor | Sony E Mount
    Canon M50 II
    24 MP | APS-C Sensor | Canon EF-M Mount
    Nikon Z9
    46 MP | Full frame Sensor | Nikon Z Mount
    Canon R3
    24 MP | Full frame Sensor | Canon RF Mount
    Copyright © 2022 by CameraDecision
    Privacy About Contact Us SpeakerDecision