Best Cameras Under $2,000
Top-scoring cameras you can buy for under $2,000. Independent benchmarks, no sponsored picks.
Ranked by the weighted Specdex score — 0-100 composite of real-world and synthetic benchmarks.
- #1Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI
40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · IBIS
The best travel compact — the camera that actually makes people want to take photos again.
- #2Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X100VI — 2024 APS-C fixed mirrorless.
- #3Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI · with 50mm kit
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X100VI — 2024 APS-C fixed mirrorless.
- #4Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI · standard
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X100VI — 2024 APS-C fixed mirrorless.
- #5Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI · with L-bracket
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X100VI — 2024 APS-C fixed mirrorless.
- #6Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI · with battery grip
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X100VI — 2024 APS-C fixed mirrorless.
- #7Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI · with dual-battery kit
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X100VI — 2024 APS-C fixed mirrorless.
- #8Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T5
40.2 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · 7-stop IBIS
A photographer's mirrorless — 40.2 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR APS-C with 7-stop IBIS, 20 film simulations, and classic SLR-style dials. Released November 25, 2022.
- #9
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- #11Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T5 · with 50mm kit
APS-C · 2022
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X-T5 — 2022 APS-C mirrorless.
- #12
- #13
- #14Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T5 · with L-bracket
APS-C · 2022
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X-T5 — 2022 APS-C mirrorless.
- #15Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T5 · with battery grip
APS-C · 2022
Fujifilm's Fujifilm X-T5 — 2022 APS-C mirrorless.
Head-to-head
The two highest-ranked products compared side-by-side.
Frequently asked
What is the best camera right now? +
Fujifilm X100VI leads our Best Cameras Under $2,000 list. The best travel compact — the camera that actually makes people want to take photos again.
How does Specdex rank products? +
Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. Rankings reflect editorial judgement based on manufacturer-published specs and public reviewer consensus. See the methodology page for sources and how the verdicts are formed.
How often is this list updated? +
The ranking is regenerated on every page load from our live D1 database. Scores re-calibrate whenever we add new products or firmware updates change benchmark results.