Four fantastic Cyber Monday cameras you can snap up for under ?500

As we say goodbye to Black Friday[1] for another year, Cyber Monday camera deals[2] are now here to enjoy! No matter what type of photography you're into, there is a camera that will be perfect for you. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer looking for a compact action cam to capture everything from downhill skis to kayaking trips or you're a photo-taking enthusiast looking to upgrade from your camera phone[3] to a "real" camera with a bigger sensor and better features, this is a pretty varied and versatile list!

The best bit of it all is all of these cameras come in at less than GBP500 so they won't even make a huge dent in your pocket.

Whether you're looking to buy for yourself or want to splash out on a loved one this Christmas, here are four cameras for very different things we think are worth highlighting.

Best for beginners

Canon[4]'s new budget R mount range is perfect for someone who wants to shoot mirrorless but can't quite afford the more advanced RF range just yet. For the price, it truly is a nifty little camera with a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor, 4K video and a max burst rate of 6.5fps it's an honest entry-level all rounder.

Best budget DSLR

We all thought DSLRs were dead but there are a few still clinging on such as the trusty Canon 2000D. In some ways the Canon EOS[5] R100 is almost its mirrorless sibling, it too has a 24 megapixel sensor but it doesn't quite compete when it comes too focusing speed and burst rate.

However some people prefer the grip on a DSLR and at less than GBP400 it's a great deal.

Best for vlogging

If you know someone who is keen to become a full-time social media influencer or a content creator, help them start their journey with the Sony[6] ZV-1F - a fixed lens compact camera designed specifically for vlogging.

It has a 20 megapixel sensor, a flip out screen and built in Wifi.

GoPro[7] is the biggest name in the action camera world and for good reason too - its stabilization deliverys incredibly smooth videos, no matter what terrain you're on or what sports you're doing.

They're insanely versatile thanks to the wide range of mounts available (helmet, handlebar, chest etc) and with GBP200 I'm even tempted to get one for myself!

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