8 Best Digital Cameras for Beginners Under $1,000 2018

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Whether they’re looking for a digital SLR, the best point-and-shoot, or something waterproof for kids — all for under $1,000.
The best digital cameras for amateurs and kids under $1,000, according to an expert tech reviewer who knows.
The Panasonic Lumix ZS100 is a fine choice for the photographer wishing to snap images of landscapes, nature, sporting events, and so forth. But it’s a phenomenal choice for anyone who is equally interested in capturing video footage. This camera records video in 4K Ultra HD quality, and its option of using a lens-mounted control ring or blazing fast autofocus ensures that you will capture the scenes you want in the way you want. A viewfinder allows for excellent framing while a crystal-clear LCD screen lets you view your clips during playback. Yes, this camera is rather expensive, but you won’t find better video quality until you move in the price range and physical size of the DSLR realm. I should know because I used a Lumix for many years and it replaced my clunky video camera completely. Full disclosure, it was an older model than the ZS100, but they’ve only gotten better since then.
A bridge camera is one that fills the gap between a basic point-and-shoot device and a single-lens reflex camera. It bridges the gap, thus the name. And given its modest price point and high quality, there’s no better choice in this category than the Canon PowerShot SX420. Maybe I’m biased because I use this camera all the time, but it also means I’ve done extensive research. Considering the SX420 is small enough to fit in any backpack or briefcase, its 42x optical-zoom capability is pretty amazing. Paired with a 20-megapixel sensor, this camera captures images that can be printed or posted online in large format or that can be cropped and enlarged with minimal loss of clarity. Also, it’s Wi-Fi- and NFC-enabled (that basically means Bluetooth-enabled, FYI), so uploading or sharing images and videos is super simple.
What can $40 get you these days? A good bottle of wine, a great entrée, movie tickets for three, and most of a tank of gas, right? Add to that list a digital camera, and one that’s surprisingly not bad, really. The Aberg Best ABcam 218 is super simple, without optical-zoom capability, no appreciable control over its focus or light sensitivity settings, and with middling battery life. But its 21-megapixel resolution and rock-bottom price tag still make this a good camera for anyone on a tight budget, or for those who know they’ll rarely use a digital camera anyway, but like the idea of having one on hand. Its simple design and operation makes this unit a good choice for seniors not well acquainted with camera technology, or for kids who don’t need lots of bells and whistles.