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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Best Budget Video Camera.

If you're looking for a simple way to capture video of your kids, pets, or vacations, a video camera can be a great investment. These cameras are great travel companions and will help you capture your best moments. Browse the top-ranked list of best budget video cameras below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. GoPro - HERO Action Camera - Black - Angle_Zoom

    Model: CHDHF-131-AT
    SKU: 6579901
    Top comment

    "Budget-friendly with just enough features...This camera is ideal for everyday, carry-around, budget-friendly people who dont really need 4k or 8k quality for videos. ...Budget friendly!...He has the go pro cube forever and it finally gave out! This was the best option that was close to that after it got discontinued!"

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    Our smallest 4K camera features a rugged super light design that’s a fraction of the size and weight of other GoPro cameras, but still waterproof to 16ft. Streamlined controls let you record 4K video, immersive photos and slow-motion shots with a press of the shutter button. After recording, play back your video on the GoPro Quik app. HyperSmooth video stabilization will automatically smooth out the shakes in your footage. Plug HERO in to charge and your footage will be uploaded to the cloud, turned into a highlight video and sent to your phone so you can relive your adventure and share the fun.
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    "Budget-friendly with just enough features...This camera is ideal for everyday, carry-around, budget-friendly people who dont really need 4k or 8k quality for videos. ...Budget friendly!...He has the go pro cube forever and it finally gave out! This was the best option that was close to that after it got discontinued!"

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    Our smallest 4K camera features a rugged super light design that’s a fraction of the size and weight of other GoPro cameras, but still waterproof to 16ft. Streamlined controls let you record 4K video, immersive photos and slow-motion shots with a press of the shutter button. After recording, play back your video on the GoPro Quik app. HyperSmooth video stabilization will automatically smooth out the shakes in your footage. Plug HERO in to charge and your footage will be uploaded to the cloud, turned into a highlight video and sent to your phone so you can relive your adventure and share the fun.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99
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  2. Minolta - MN4K40NV 4K Video 30-Megapixel Night Vision Camcorder - Black - Angle_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Video camera...Excellent camera, does what I expected. Quality video and audio...Minolta rules in video cameras....This camera does everything that it was advertised to do, and is quite easy to operate. "

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    Minolta's MN4K40NV Camcorder records video content in 4K Ultra HD video and captures photos in 30 Mega Pixel resolution. Loaded with features, it includes a 16x digital zoom, anti-shake stabilization, face detection and a 3.0" high-resolution touch screen LCD monitor. Its Night Vision capability uses an advanced infrared sensor that illuminates the scene in low light or dark conditions, while also including a White LED for extra assistance. Anti-shake digital image stabilization enables image capture in high speed and low-light by electronically minimizing motion blur. Easily mount additional video accessories with the integrated accessory-shoe mount. Fully expandable with its extra I/O ports and 37mm front lens diameter threading to attach auxiliary lenses and filters.
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    "Video camera...Excellent camera, does what I expected. Quality video and audio...Minolta rules in video cameras....This camera does everything that it was advertised to do, and is quite easy to operate. "

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    Minolta's MN4K40NV Camcorder records video content in 4K Ultra HD video and captures photos in 30 Mega Pixel resolution. Loaded with features, it includes a 16x digital zoom, anti-shake stabilization, face detection and a 3.0" high-resolution touch screen LCD monitor. Its Night Vision capability uses an advanced infrared sensor that illuminates the scene in low light or dark conditions, while also including a White LED for extra assistance. Anti-shake digital image stabilization enables image capture in high speed and low-light by electronically minimizing motion blur. Easily mount additional video accessories with the integrated accessory-shoe mount. Fully expandable with its extra I/O ports and 37mm front lens diameter threading to attach auxiliary lenses and filters.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99
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  3. Vivitar - 8K Digital Camcorder - Black - Angle_Zoom

    Model: DVR8K-BLK-STK-4
    SKU: 6574115
    Top comment

    "Good budget buy...Awesome lil camera, good night vision capacity, works out the box.....Camera...Works well good video. No complaints. Good size not bulky"

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    Capture life's moments in stunning detail with the Vivitar DVR8K BLK STK 4 Digital Camcorder. Boasting cutting-edge technology and innovative features, this camera is designed to elevate your photography and videography experience. Equipped with a 3.0" touch display that can rotate 270 degrees, the Vivitar DVR8K offers intuitive control for easy navigation of settings, previewing shots, and reviewing captures with a simple touch. This flexibility allows you to achieve the perfect angle and frame your shots effortlessly, ensuring you never miss a moment! Experience the future of video recording with real 8K Ultra HD video capabilities, delivering unparalleled video quality that brings your surroundings to life with cinematic brilliance. From sweeping landscapes to intimate moments, every video you capture will be nothing short of spectacular.
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    Top comment

    "Good budget buy...Awesome lil camera, good night vision capacity, works out the box.....Camera...Works well good video. No complaints. Good size not bulky"

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    Capture life's moments in stunning detail with the Vivitar DVR8K BLK STK 4 Digital Camcorder. Boasting cutting-edge technology and innovative features, this camera is designed to elevate your photography and videography experience. Equipped with a 3.0" touch display that can rotate 270 degrees, the Vivitar DVR8K offers intuitive control for easy navigation of settings, previewing shots, and reviewing captures with a simple touch. This flexibility allows you to achieve the perfect angle and frame your shots effortlessly, ensuring you never miss a moment! Experience the future of video recording with real 8K Ultra HD video capabilities, delivering unparalleled video quality that brings your surroundings to life with cinematic brilliance. From sweeping landscapes to intimate moments, every video you capture will be nothing short of spectacular.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99
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  4. AKASO - V50X 4K Waterproof Action Camera with Remote - Gray - Angle_Zoom
    Top comment

    "The price point for Akaso’s V50X is a great option for budgets or new to action cameras. The camera is lightweight and comes with many accessories to meet multiple needs, including two batteries. ...I bought this camera because after doing a ton of research, this was the best camera for my budget. ...Great Camera for the Price...This camera is awesome!"

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    The AKASO V50X features 4K/30fps, 2.7K 30fps and 2K 60fps video resolution. Take incredible ultra HD videos, clearly recording the beauty and wonders in life. With a touch screen and simple, streamlined capture modes, it's easy to jump right in and get great shots, just swipe and tap. With electronic image stabilization AKASO V50X action camera records smooth, steady video whether you’re skiing, snorkeling or chasing your dog around the yard. AKASO V50X action camera comes with 2 rechargeable 1350mAh batteries which support video recording up to 180 minutes. The 17 accessories kit fits most action cameras. You can set the view angle of this action camera according to your needs between 170°, 140°, 110° and 70° and turn on distortion calibration to correct the image distortion.
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    "The price point for Akaso’s V50X is a great option for budgets or new to action cameras. The camera is lightweight and comes with many accessories to meet multiple needs, including two batteries. ...I bought this camera because after doing a ton of research, this was the best camera for my budget. ...Great Camera for the Price...This camera is awesome!"

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    The AKASO V50X features 4K/30fps, 2.7K 30fps and 2K 60fps video resolution. Take incredible ultra HD videos, clearly recording the beauty and wonders in life. With a touch screen and simple, streamlined capture modes, it's easy to jump right in and get great shots, just swipe and tap. With electronic image stabilization AKASO V50X action camera records smooth, steady video whether you’re skiing, snorkeling or chasing your dog around the yard. AKASO V50X action camera comes with 2 rechargeable 1350mAh batteries which support video recording up to 180 minutes. The 17 accessories kit fits most action cameras. You can set the view angle of this action camera according to your needs between 170°, 140°, 110° and 70° and turn on distortion calibration to correct the image distortion.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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  5. GoPro - HERO11 Black Mini - Black - Angle_Zoom

    Model: CHDHF-111-TH/CHDHF-111-RW
    SKU: 6520372
    Top comment

    "Awesome action camera!...Awesome video quality! I attach this to my RC cars for videos, the amount shake it eliminates from videos is crazy!...Great for videos...Amazing product and on budget too with full frame and amazing app service"

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    Get incredible HERO11 Black video performance in a smaller, lighter, simpler design. HERO11 Black Mini’s size makes it more comfortable to wear when capturing point-of-view footage, while its new dual mounting fingers boost your body and helmet mounting options. As waterproof as ever and even more rugged, it’s ready for any adventure. Simply press the Shutter button to power up and start recording. Its new image sensor ensures you’ll get stunning video up to 5.3K with silky-smooth HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization.
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    Top comment

    "Awesome action camera!...Awesome video quality! I attach this to my RC cars for videos, the amount shake it eliminates from videos is crazy!...Great for videos...Amazing product and on budget too with full frame and amazing app service"

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    Product Description

    Get incredible HERO11 Black video performance in a smaller, lighter, simpler design. HERO11 Black Mini’s size makes it more comfortable to wear when capturing point-of-view footage, while its new dual mounting fingers boost your body and helmet mounting options. As waterproof as ever and even more rugged, it’s ready for any adventure. Simply press the Shutter button to power up and start recording. Its new image sensor ensures you’ll get stunning video up to 5.3K with silky-smooth HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization.
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    Your price for this item is $139.99
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  6. Rexing - P2 1080p FHD Body Video Camera with Type-C Port - Black - Angle_Zoom
    Top comment

    "The good: video quality, adequate if not overly generous memory card, battery life, at 1080p resolution will record perhaps four hours of video spread over several files The bad: poorly designed and implemented button interface, date and time stamp not customizable and too small to read on screen, manual explains nothing and uses unclear names for functions, video stored in obsolete AVI format, can’t delete files directly on device, mounting clips cover screen and are hard to clip on due to bad design, audio recording uneven and doesn’t pick up user’s voice The ugly: manual shows wrong location for inserting memory card, device will not interface with MacOS device by USB cable, plan on spending at least an hour on setup and learning, required to wait until device goes into shutdown mode to view videos...Highly recommend for anybody thats unwilling to shellout the extra 250 for an action cam or is on a budget."

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    Product Description

    Introducing our advanced body camera, equipped with cutting-edge features to enhance your security and recording needs. With its 1080p FHD resolution and Infrared Night Vision capabilities, you can capture clear and detailed footage even in low-light environments. The 128GB memory capacity ensures ample storage space for your recordings, allowing you to document crucial moments without interruption. The 8x digital zoom enables you to focus on specific details, while the added password protection ensures your data remains secure. Whether for law enforcement, security personnel, or personal use, our body camera offers exceptional clarity, night vision capabilities, and user-focused security features, making it a valuable tool for various scenarios.
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    Top comment

    "The good: video quality, adequate if not overly generous memory card, battery life, at 1080p resolution will record perhaps four hours of video spread over several files The bad: poorly designed and implemented button interface, date and time stamp not customizable and too small to read on screen, manual explains nothing and uses unclear names for functions, video stored in obsolete AVI format, can’t delete files directly on device, mounting clips cover screen and are hard to clip on due to bad design, audio recording uneven and doesn’t pick up user’s voice The ugly: manual shows wrong location for inserting memory card, device will not interface with MacOS device by USB cable, plan on spending at least an hour on setup and learning, required to wait until device goes into shutdown mode to view videos...Highly recommend for anybody thats unwilling to shellout the extra 250 for an action cam or is on a budget."

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    Introducing our advanced body camera, equipped with cutting-edge features to enhance your security and recording needs. With its 1080p FHD resolution and Infrared Night Vision capabilities, you can capture clear and detailed footage even in low-light environments. The 128GB memory capacity ensures ample storage space for your recordings, allowing you to document crucial moments without interruption. The 8x digital zoom enables you to focus on specific details, while the added password protection ensures your data remains secure. Whether for law enforcement, security personnel, or personal use, our body camera offers exceptional clarity, night vision capabilities, and user-focused security features, making it a valuable tool for various scenarios.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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  7. Rexing - A1 Front and Back 1080p Waterproof Action Camera with Wi-Fi - Black - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Affordable action camera...Videos were outstanding and the camera was easy to operate. ...Cool camera...Im found this camera and had to have it. It takes very cool videos that give an interesting perspective. "

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    Rexing A1 Wi-Fi action camera records front and rear views together with dual-lens (1920p+1080p) by using 2 cameras simultaneously. Capture your adventures with one camera recording where you're going and one waterproof camera recording where you’ve been in any weather without having to purchase two separate cameras.
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    "Affordable action camera...Videos were outstanding and the camera was easy to operate. ...Cool camera...Im found this camera and had to have it. It takes very cool videos that give an interesting perspective. "

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    Rexing A1 Wi-Fi action camera records front and rear views together with dual-lens (1920p+1080p) by using 2 cameras simultaneously. Capture your adventures with one camera recording where you're going and one waterproof camera recording where you’ve been in any weather without having to purchase two separate cameras.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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  8. Minolta - MN4KP1 4K Video 16.0-Megapixel Waterproof Camcorder Bundle - Black - Angle_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Video camera...Excellent camera I took it to Hawaii and is a great camera for being on the beach and you have a case for waterproof so therefore excellent excellent excellent...Great camera...Very good camera took it on a trip and took lots of video"

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    Minolta’s MN4KP1 UHD 4K Compact Camcorder features a pocket-sized form factor capable of recording high-quality 4K Ultra HD video at 30 fps and 16MP photos. Its 39mm fixed focus lens has a super-wide 170° field of view and can rotate 270° to capture the action in front of or behind you. A 1.3" high resolution LCD makes monitoring your image a breeze. Digital enhancements like time-lapse recording, photo burst, slow-motion recording and other neat features allow to create the perfect shot. An included waterproof housing with a 100' depth rating allows you to capture 4K UHD video underwater footage. The MN4KP1 offers a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 64GB. A mini-USB port both outputs recorded video and charges the lithium-ion battery, while the 2.5mm mic port supports the included external microphone to increase audio quality. Easily sync your videos and photos with your smartphone utilizing the built-in WiFi.
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    Top comment

    "Video camera...Excellent camera I took it to Hawaii and is a great camera for being on the beach and you have a case for waterproof so therefore excellent excellent excellent...Great camera...Very good camera took it on a trip and took lots of video"

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    Minolta’s MN4KP1 UHD 4K Compact Camcorder features a pocket-sized form factor capable of recording high-quality 4K Ultra HD video at 30 fps and 16MP photos. Its 39mm fixed focus lens has a super-wide 170° field of view and can rotate 270° to capture the action in front of or behind you. A 1.3" high resolution LCD makes monitoring your image a breeze. Digital enhancements like time-lapse recording, photo burst, slow-motion recording and other neat features allow to create the perfect shot. An included waterproof housing with a 100' depth rating allows you to capture 4K UHD video underwater footage. The MN4KP1 offers a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 64GB. A mini-USB port both outputs recorded video and charges the lithium-ion battery, while the 2.5mm mic port supports the included external microphone to increase audio quality. Easily sync your videos and photos with your smartphone utilizing the built-in WiFi.
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    Your price for this item is $98.99
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  9. Vivitar - 4K Digital camcorder - Black - Angle_Zoom

    Model: DVRE401-BLK-STK-4
    SKU: 6574116
    Top comment

    "Excellent cameras...Great camera... excellent quality it did take me a moment to figure out how to download to my computer but I'm a terrible millennial. 1000% recommend....Camera...It was a very good camera it tóok clear video I really enjoy it ,"

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    Capture life's moments in stunning detail with the Vivitar DVRE401 BLK STK 4 Digital Camcorder. This innovative device is designed to elevate your photography and videography experience with its impressive features. Perfect your angles with the 3.0" display that boasts a 270-degree rotatable design. Whether you're capturing selfies, vlogging, or exploring unique angles, this feature allows you to frame your shots with precision, unleashing your creativity like never before. Experience cinematic brilliance with real 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities. Every detail, color, and nuance of your surroundings is captured in breathtaking clarity, ensuring that your videos stand out with vivid realism. Take your photography to the next level with a maximum 42-megapixel photo resolution. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear captures that preserve every detail with stunning precision. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups, this camera ensures that your images speak volumes, allowing you to express your creativity effortlessly. Explore the art of photography with built-in enhanced zoom capabilities that bring the world closer to you. Whether you're capturing distant landscapes or zooming in for intricate details, this camera empowers you to achieve stunning compositions with ease.
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    "Excellent cameras...Great camera... excellent quality it did take me a moment to figure out how to download to my computer but I'm a terrible millennial. 1000% recommend....Camera...It was a very good camera it tóok clear video I really enjoy it ,"

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    Capture life's moments in stunning detail with the Vivitar DVRE401 BLK STK 4 Digital Camcorder. This innovative device is designed to elevate your photography and videography experience with its impressive features. Perfect your angles with the 3.0" display that boasts a 270-degree rotatable design. Whether you're capturing selfies, vlogging, or exploring unique angles, this feature allows you to frame your shots with precision, unleashing your creativity like never before. Experience cinematic brilliance with real 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities. Every detail, color, and nuance of your surroundings is captured in breathtaking clarity, ensuring that your videos stand out with vivid realism. Take your photography to the next level with a maximum 42-megapixel photo resolution. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear captures that preserve every detail with stunning precision. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups, this camera ensures that your images speak volumes, allowing you to express your creativity effortlessly. Explore the art of photography with built-in enhanced zoom capabilities that bring the world closer to you. Whether you're capturing distant landscapes or zooming in for intricate details, this camera empowers you to achieve stunning compositions with ease.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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  10. AKASO - Brave 7 LE SE 4K Waterproof Action Camera with Remote - Black - Angle_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Camera...Camera works well not the best but not bad at all. ...BEST CAMERA EVER...This camera is amazing , great pictures and very great quality"

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    The AKASO Brave 7 LE brings the revolutionary dual-screen design. The rear screen for you to see the world; the front screen to frame yourself. Just get yourself in the front screen and say Cheese. From the mountain trail to rough sea, you can always get the stable movies thanks to the upgraded EIS system.
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    "Camera...Camera works well not the best but not bad at all. ...BEST CAMERA EVER...This camera is amazing , great pictures and very great quality"

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    The AKASO Brave 7 LE brings the revolutionary dual-screen design. The rear screen for you to see the world; the front screen to frame yourself. Just get yourself in the front screen and say Cheese. From the mountain trail to rough sea, you can always get the stable movies thanks to the upgraded EIS system.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99
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