Cyber Monday Camera Deals: Huge savings on Canon, Sony, Nikon kits, cameras, lenses

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Shopping events like Cyber Monday are often the best time to finally make that big-ticket purchase you've been eyeing all year long. For a lot of people, that means seeking out a great Cyber Monday camera deal.

Smartphone cameras have gotten ridiculously good over the last few years, but if you want to take your photography hobby or business to the next level, there's still no replacing a good mirrorless or DSLR camera.

If you've been eager to buy some new camera gear but haven't been able to afford it, take a look at the best Cyber Monday camera deals we've rounded up below. There's a lot on offer this year, so you're bound to find something perfect.

What's the difference between a mirrorless and DSLR camera?

When shopping for a new camera, one of the most important things you need to determine is whether you want a mirrorless or a DSLR camera.

DSLRs tend to be a bit more traditional, using the same general design that cameras have had for years. There's a mirror inside of them that's used to reflect light that enters the lens, which then goes to the viewfinder so you can see what you're taking a picture of. As soon as you press your shutter button, the mirror in a DSLR actually moves. It's shot up, your camera's shutter is opened, and a photo is saved once light comes into contact with the sensor.

This means that DSLR's tend to be a bit bulkier than mirrorless cameras, but they also usually see more affordable price tags. If you have a smaller budget and don't mind some added heft, a DSLR is a great route to take.

As the name implies, mirrorless cameras don't have a mirror at all. Pictures are captured as light goes through the lens and directly contacts the sensor — making the whole process a bit more seamless and straightforward. This allows mirrorless cameras to be more compact, though they tend to cost a bit more compared to DSLRs.

You can take excellent photos no matter what kind of camera you decide to use, so it all ultimately comes down to your budget and how large/small of a camera you want.

Joe Maring

Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.