Data from Nov 6, 2026. First edition of the series.
How much does a new camera cost?
Median of $649 across 136 models, with a spec score of 0.0.
- 136Cameras in the catalog14 brands
- $649Median pricefrom $50 to $12,239
- 0.0Median score0 cameras with a score
- 136No scoreincomplete spec sheet
How much does each brand cost?
Brands with 3 cameras or more; 10 cameras from other brands are left out.
- Akaso7 cameras$120
- Sjcam3 cameras$155
- Kodak16 cameras$164
- Fujifilm27 cameras$559
- DJI35 cameras$649
- Panasonic38 cameras$1,948
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| Brand | Cameras | Median price | Median score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akaso | 7 | $120 | no score |
| Sjcam | 3 | $155 | no score |
| Kodak | 16 | $164 | no score |
| Fujifilm | 27 | $559 | no score |
| DJI | 35 | $649 | no score |
| Panasonic | 38 | $1,948 | no score |
How much does each score range cost?
- Mirrorless49 cameras$1,898
- Action41 cameras$534
- Instant11 cameras$150
- Compact35 cameras$519
How many cameras are in each price range?
- Up to $30047 cameras
- $300 to $50012 cameras
- $500 to $1,00036 cameras
- $1,000 to $2,00014 cameras
- Over $2,00027 cameras
How much does each score point cost?
Difference in the median price divided by the difference in the median score, between neighboring ranges.
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| Score range | Cameras | Median price | Median score |
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What changed since the previous check
First edition: the series starts on November 6, 2026. Radar checks prices every day: from the next check on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
What does the data say?
- Panasonic has the highest median price among brands with 3 cameras or more ($1,948); Akaso has the lowest ($120).
- Cameras with a score above 8 cost, at the median, $519, against $0 for those with a score of 6 to 8.
- 27 of 136 cameras cost Over $2,000, and the 47 cheapest are Up to $300.
Glossary
- Median
- The middle value of a sorted list. Half of the cameras cost less and the other half cost more; a very expensive camera does not raise it.
- Spec sheet score
- A 0 to 10 score that the Radar calculates from megapixels, 4K video, and wi-Fi. It does not measure what the spec sheet does not show.
How to read these numbers
A new camera costs a median of $649 on November 6, 2026, across 136 models; the median spec score is 0.0.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median price of a new camera today?
In the 06/11/2026 catalog, the median price is $649, across 136 new cameras from trusted sellers. Half cost less than that and half cost more.
How much does each score point cost?
Today’s collection doesn’t have enough cameras with a score to calculate this.
Why the median and not the average?
Because a few very expensive cameras pull the average up and hide the price most people pay. The median shows the camera in the middle.
How often does the overview change?
Every day, with each new collection. Each collection saves a snapshot of the price and score of each camera, and the "What changed" section compares today’s with the previous one and, when available, with the one from about a week earlier.
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Where the numbers come from
Lowest price seen for the product in the stores we read, on the day it was read, before sales tax. Median of each range calculated over the cameras in the range; the score only considers the cameras that have a score.
The overview describes the Radar catalog, not the whole cameras market, and the price is the one collected on the date shown.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.