{"id":17421,"date":"2021-11-02T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=17421"},"modified":"2021-12-07T12:53:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T18:53:50","slug":"swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"Swappa Holiday Gift Guide: Best Camera Deals for Less"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the 2021 holiday season draws near, it\u2019s time to make some headway with our gift lists. Modern cell phone cameras have gotten pretty good in recent years, with some standouts such as the iPhone 13 even offering sensor-shift image stabilization, Dolby Vision HDR, and advanced computational photography. But if you\u2019re looking for the absolute best image quality and video capture, you\u2019re still better off with a dedicated camera instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s only one problem: Cameras are pretty expensive if you shop retail. Luckily, Swappa is here to help with the perfect gift ideas for the photographer in your life &#8212; and save you money in the process. So keep reading as we cover all the best cameras that you can buy in 2021 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#What-type-of-camera-is-best\" >\u2022 What type of camera is best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Mirrorless-cameras-vs-DSLR\" >\u2022 Mirrorless vs DSLR cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Best-mirrorless-cameras-in-2021\" >\u2022 Best mirrorless cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Best-DSLR-cameras\" >\u2022 Best DSLRs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Best-action-cameras\" >\u2022 Best action cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Best-cameras-for-kids\" >\u2022 Best cameras for kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Best-cameras-for-vlogging-or-YouTube\" >\u2022 Best cameras for vlogging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-camera-deals\/#Swappas-Quick-Picks\" >\u2022 Swappa\u2019s Quick Picks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-type-of-camera-is-best\"><\/span>What type of camera is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-alex-andrews-821749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24320 img-responsive\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, this used to be a very simple question to answer: If you wanted the very best image and video quality, you\u2019d get a large <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/dslr\">DSLR camera<\/a> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-80d\">Canon 80D<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d90\">Nikon D90<\/a>. If you cared about image quality but wanted something a bit smaller, you\u2019d get a <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/mirrorless\">mirrorless camera<\/a> with interchangeable lenses, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-alpha-a6400\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a>. And if you wanted the best <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/action\">action camera<\/a>, you\u2019d get the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/gopro\">GoPro camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the photography landscape is a little different. <strong>Mirrorless cameras have caught up with DSLR cameras<\/strong> when it comes to sensor and autofocus technology. And for many, smaller bodies and lenses have made mirrorless cameras the ideal choice. Conversely, DSLR cameras have long been too expensive for casual photographers, but they\u2019ve gotten cheaper than ever in the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So which camera is best? For most people who want great image and video quality from a compact device, mirrorless cameras are best. But <strong>there simply is no one-size-fits-all \u201cbest camera\u201d<\/strong> &#8212; so picking the \u201cbest\u201d camera means choosing based on the types of pictures and video you\u2019ll be taking, as well as how much money you want to spend. And thanks to recent advancements in sensor and lens technology, you\u2019ll get stellar image quality from any camera on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mirrorless-vs-dslr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirrorless-cameras-vs-DSLR\"><\/span>Mirrorless cameras vs DSLR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirrorless cameras are very similar to DSLR cameras. DSLRs and mirrorless cameras use <strong>interchangeable lenses<\/strong> to focus your picture onto an image sensor. These sensors range in size, with the most common formats being APS-C and full-frame (35mm). The <strong>bigger the sensor, the better the image quality and low-light performance<\/strong> &#8212; but this also leads to more expensive cameras and larger lenses at equivalent focal lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s the difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR? The <strong>main difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR is size<\/strong>. As their name implies, mirrorless cameras do not have the viewfinder reflex mirror found in DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras. This means you get a smaller overall camera body &#8212; and also smaller lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there\u2019s no mirror, you don\u2019t get an optical viewfinder on a mirrorless camera &#8212; you get an <strong>electronic viewfinder<\/strong> (EVF) instead. Early mirrorless cameras had low resolution and laggy electronic viewfinders, but modern cameras have great electronic viewfinders that many consider to be comparable to the optical viewfinders found on DSLR cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>image quality on a modern mirrorless camera is just as good as an equivalent DSLR<\/strong>. This is because mirrorless cameras are available with large, full-frame sensors. Mirrorless cameras also offer robust lens compatibility &#8212; from wide-angle to telephoto. For example, the Canon R series mirrorless cameras work with Canon RF lenses and can use converters to work with traditional Canon EF lenses (also known as EOS lenses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mirrorless\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-mirrorless-cameras-in-2021\"><\/span>Best mirrorless cameras in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re probably convinced that a mirrorless camera is for you, which mirrorless camera is best? There are plenty of great <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/mirrorless\">mirrorless camera deals<\/a> on Swappa, but we feel that <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/search?brand=sony&amp;platform=mirrorless\">Sony mirrorless cameras<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/search?brand=canon&amp;platform=mirrorless\">Canon mirrorless cameras<\/a> generally give you the most bang for your buck, since both brands have versatile lens catalogs and great camera bodies with high-resolution image sensors. And they both have budget-friendly and professional options, so it really comes down to how much you\u2019re willing to spend and which lens system you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Sony mirrorless cameras in 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sony offers exceptional cameras at all price points, ranging from the budget-friendly (but still capable) 24.2-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-alpha-a6400\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a> and culminating with the ultra high-end 42-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7r-iii\">Sony A7R III<\/a>. All Sony mirrorless cameras feature interchangeable lenses and great image sensors, but the higher-end products in Sony\u2019s lineup offer professional-grade autofocus, full-frame image sensors, and 4k video capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a6400\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sony Alpha A6400\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/7d\/1a\/7d1a09e40a0b8e5cf141a924f87cc3d0.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Sony Alpha A6400\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a6400\" class=\"title\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a6400\" class=\"price\">$<span>850<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7r-iii\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sony Alpha a7R III\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/05\/84\/0584aa747e377fdcc06c78adcf95c059.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Sony Alpha a7R III\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7r-iii\" class=\"title\">Sony Alpha a7R III<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7r-iii\" class=\"price\">$<span>1650<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best canon mirrorless cameras in 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of choices when it comes to Canon mirrorless cameras as well, ranging from the affordable M line to their prosumer R line. Just like Sony\u2019s offerings, getting an R gets you a full-frame image sensor, professional autofocus speed, and image quality rivaling the very best full-frame DSLRs. And perhaps most importantly, Canon mirrorless cameras can use adapters to work with existing Canon EF lenses for DSLRs. This gives you access to thousands of wide-angle, ultrawide, telephoto, and specialty lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-m50\" class=\"image\" title=\"Canon EOS M50\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/44\/a8\/44a8fa5fd9e9c1065913f8092d23b93b.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Canon EOS M50\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-m50\" class=\"title\">Canon EOS M50<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-m50\" class=\"price\">$<span>424<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-r6\" class=\"image\" title=\"Canon EOS R6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/de\/c3\/dec3a52b32f755ce56fd11bcd65f79a0.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Canon EOS R6\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-r6\" class=\"title\">Canon EOS R6<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-r6\" class=\"price\">$<span>2359<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all, you can save hundreds when you shop on Swappa. Remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-alpha-a6400\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a> we recommended earlier? It starts at just $850 on Swappa with a 16-50mm zoom lens. This is cheaper than eBay and significantly less than its $999 MSRP with kit lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/mirrorless\">BEST DEALS ON MIRRORLESS CAMERAS AND LENSES<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dslr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-DSLR-cameras\"><\/span>Best DSLR cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, we have DSLRs. Due to their enormous lens lineups, we\u2019ll be sticking with <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/search?brand=canon&amp;platform=dslr\">Canon DSLR cameras<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/search?brand=nikon&amp;platform=dslr\">Nikon DSLR cameras<\/a>. Other manufacturers such as Sony also offer great DSLRs, though they\u2019re a bit more limited when it comes to lens compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like their mirrorless counterparts, DSLRs range from entry-level APS-C cameras (also known as \u201ccrop factor\u201d) to prosumer full-frame (35mm) models. High-end models from both Canon and Nikon offer full-frame sensors, incredible dynamic range and low-light performance, and basically give you professional results when paired with a good lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Canon DSLRs are compatible with EF lenses (also known as EOS lenses), and all Nikon DSLRs are compatible with F-mount lenses. There are thousands of zoom and prime lenses, ranging from ultrawide and wide-angle to telephoto, and everything in between &#8212; even specialty tilt-shift lenses. The more affordable Canon APS-C cameras are also compatible with EF-s lenses, and APS-C Nikon camera bodies are compatible with Nikon DX lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-rebel-t6\" class=\"image\" title=\"Canon EOS Rebel T6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/1d\/14\/1d14a5e9083aec49f069b5470d8e58eb.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Canon EOS Rebel T6\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-rebel-t6\" class=\"title\">Canon EOS Rebel T6<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-rebel-t6\" class=\"price\">$<span>275<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-80d\" class=\"image\" title=\"Canon EOS 80D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/14\/af\/14af2a72b42597c74325139858b51c15.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Canon EOS 80D\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-80d\" class=\"title\">Canon EOS 80D<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-80d\" class=\"price\">$<span>550<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d3500\" class=\"image\" title=\"Nikon D3500\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/5b\/82\/5b8253e46ae703f6e42a0b1b17ec4242.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Nikon D3500\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d3500\" class=\"title\">Nikon D3500<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d3500\" class=\"price\">$<span>440<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d750\" class=\"image\" title=\"Nikon D750\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a1\/e1\/a1e1507c37e0b9eb6d1b7a0b001dc356.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Nikon D750\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d750\" class=\"title\">Nikon D750<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nikon-d750\" class=\"price\">$<span>875<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pick up a <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/canon-eos-rebel-t6\">Canon Rebel T6<\/a> with two lenses and accessories for just $275 on Swappa. This is about half of its original $500 price with just the standard 18-55mm lens. Similarly, you can get the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/nikon-d3500\">Nikon D3500<\/a> with kit lens for as low as $440 on Swappa, which is a nice savings over its original $500 MSRP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/dslr\">BEST DEALS ON DSLR CAMERAS AND LENSES<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"action\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-action-cameras\"><\/span>Best action cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you\u2019re not looking for the absolute best image quality, but rather have a lightweight and tough camera that can go wherever you go? This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/action\">action cameras<\/a> come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/gopro\">GoPro<\/a> is the 800-pound gorilla in action cameras, offering the most popular and capable action cameras that you can buy today. This popularity is well warranted, as GoPro HERO cameras are durable, light-weight, and offer great image quality and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero8-black\" class=\"image\" title=\"GoPro HERO8\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a9\/9f\/a99fd573fb9257b9eb48c6066f61b8bd.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"GoPro HERO8\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero8-black\" class=\"title\">GoPro HERO8<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero8-black\" class=\"price\">$<span>265<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero7-black\" class=\"image\" title=\"GoPro HERO7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/20\/dd\/20dda4fec6fd8c1f253b7d1017786fd2.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"GoPro HERO7\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero7-black\" class=\"title\">GoPro HERO7<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero7-black\" class=\"price\">$<span>225<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero-3-plus-black\" class=\"image\" title=\"GoPro HERO3 Plus\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/21\/f9\/21f98a08833eae206b485ddd0039a608.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"GoPro HERO3 Plus\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero-3-plus-black\" class=\"title\">GoPro HERO3 Plus<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/gopro-hero-3-plus-black\" class=\"price\">$<span>59<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/dji-osmo-pocket\" class=\"image\" title=\"DJI Osmo Pocket\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a6\/1b\/a61b8b83d9b646d7b00d98980c08d08c.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"DJI Osmo Pocket\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/dji-osmo-pocket\" class=\"title\">DJI Osmo Pocket<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/dji-osmo-pocket\" class=\"price\">$<span>200<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best GoPro cameras you can get today is the 12-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/gopro-hero8-black\">HERO 8<\/a>, which can record at 4K resolution and 30 fps. But if you want something significantly cheaper, you can get a great deal on the 11-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/gopro-hero-3-plus-black\">HERO3 Plus<\/a>, which can capture 720p video and starts at just $59 on Swappa. Both cameras can capture ultra-wide video and are extremely durable. Alternatively, if you want something with better image quality but a slightly less rugged housing, you can pick up a 4K-capable <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/dji-osmo-pocket\">DJI Osmo Pocket<\/a> for just $200 on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/action\">BEST DEALS ON ACTION CAMERAS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fixed-lens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-cameras-for-kids\"><\/span>Best cameras for kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you don\u2019t need the absolute best image quality, but instead want something simple and durable for your kids to use? This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/fixed-lens\">fixed-lens cameras<\/a> come in. Just like mirrorless and DSLR cameras, fixed lens cameras come in all shapes, sizes, and price points. But as their name implies, fixed-lens cameras come with one lens that is permanently attached. This makes for a simpler and more durable camera, but it also means that you get a little less versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of great fixed-lens cameras to choose from, and you\u2019ll typically get the best results sticking to cameras from Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic, and Sony. Availability is limited, but there are plenty of great deals to be had on the Swappa Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/fuji-x-t100\" class=\"image\" title=\"Fuji X-T100\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a3\/dd\/a3dd744ff0bbc1f971818a3861bfab14.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Fuji X-T100\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/fuji-x-t100\" class=\"title\">Fuji X-T100<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/fuji-x-t100\" class=\"price\">$<span>590<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/panasonic-lumix-fz2500\" class=\"image\" title=\"Panasonic Lumix FZ2500\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/74\/da\/74dadf4de5df6f53d9015be43f0d5172.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Panasonic Lumix FZ2500\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/panasonic-lumix-fz2500\" class=\"title\">Panasonic Lumix FZ2500<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/panasonic-lumix-fz2500\" class=\"price\">$<span>949<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-cyber-shot-rx10-iv\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/aa\/42\/aa428f18361b4984084d6215b0288410.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-cyber-shot-rx10-iv\" class=\"title\">Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-cyber-shot-rx10-iv\" class=\"price\">$<span>1335<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, some of the best fixed-lens camera deals you can get are the 24.2-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/fuji-x-t100\">Fuji X-T100<\/a>, the 20.1-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/panasonic-lumix-fz1000\">Panasonic Lumix FZ2500<\/a>, and the prosumer 20-megapixel <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-vii\">Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 IV<\/a>. All of these offer fantastic, high-resolution sensors &#8212; but the Panasonic Lumix offers the most ergonomic controls and most versatile lens. On the other hand, the Cyber-Shot offers the best overall image quality on its large sensor, but it\u2019s more than twice the price of the other two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/fixed-lens\">BEST DEALS ON FIXED-LENS CAMERAS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vlogging\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-cameras-for-vlogging-or-YouTube\"><\/span>Best cameras for vlogging or YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we arrive at the internet\u2019s favorite hobby: vlogging. Whether you\u2019re a social media influencer or trying to become one &#8212; or you just want to share some entertaining videos with loved ones &#8212; you\u2019re going to want a quality camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need five things from your vlog camera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An LCD screen that flips around to the front<\/li><li>Smart autofocus with face and eye detection<\/li><li>4K video capture<\/li><li>Great still image quality<\/li><li>External microphone port<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly every modern mirrorless camera (including the affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-alpha-a6400\">Sony A6400<\/a>) offers all of these features, so we recommend referring to our picks for the <a href=\"#mirrorless\">best mirrorless cameras<\/a> &#8212; or if you&#8217;re trying to maximize on production value, splurge a bit and get the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7-iii\">Sony Alpha a7 III<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a6400\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sony Alpha A6400\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/7d\/1a\/7d1a09e40a0b8e5cf141a924f87cc3d0.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Sony Alpha A6400\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a6400\" class=\"title\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a6400\" class=\"price\">$<span>850<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7-iii\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sony Alpha a7 III\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/43\/eb\/43eb036823f7f9221844b628db4b6f6c.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Sony Alpha a7 III\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7-iii\" class=\"title\">Sony Alpha a7 III<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7-iii\" class=\"price\">$<span>1495<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-picks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swappas-Quick-Picks\"><\/span>Swappa\u2019s Quick Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Made it this far and still don\u2019t know what camera to pick? Don\u2019t feel bad &#8212; there are so many excellent camera options that it can be hard to choose. To make things a bit easier, here are our quick picks on the best cameras you can get today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Best cheap mirrorless camera:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-alpha-a6400\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best professional camera:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-r6\">Canon EOS R6<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/sony-alpha-a7r-iii\">Sony Alpha a7R III<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best affordable DSLR:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/canon-eos-80d\">Canon 80D<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best action camera:<\/strong> Any <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/gopro\">GoPro HERO<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best camera for kids:<\/strong> Any <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/fixed-lens\">fixed-lens camera<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best vlogging camera:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/buy\/sony-alpha-a6400\">Sony Alpha A6400<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter which camera you buy, you\u2019ll always get the best deal on Swappa. Our safe and easy-to-use marketplace makes finding the best deals a breeze. And because our expert moderation team reviews every listing before it goes live, junk devices are nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what you pick, Swappa makes buying even easier with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy-now-pay-later\">Buy Now, Pay Later<\/a>. Get the tech you want today, and pay for it in 4 easy installments spread over time. So what are you waiting for? Get the perfect gift for the photographer(s) in your life on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\/mirrorless\">SHOP CHEAP CAMERA DEALS ON SWAPPA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eceff1\"><strong>Agree or disagree? We&#8217;d love to hear from you. <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/forums\/thread\/FVLT6142\/camera-gift-guide-find-perfect-camera-at\">Continue the discussion in our forums!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Snag the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/\">best deals on gently used tech<\/a> wherever you go. 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