10 Best Camera Under 500 of December 2025

• Quick and easy setup: Plug in the Google Nest Cam and download the Nest app to get started. No hub needed.
• Alerts on your phone: Get activity alers so you know if anything happens while you're away.
• Talk and listen: See who's there and talk back to get someone's attention.
• 24/7 live video: 130 Degree view shows your home in 1080P HD, day and night.
• Clear as day, even at night: Night vision evenly illuminates the whole room.

Nest

• Compact plug-in indoor camera that lets you see, hear and speak to people and pets from your phone, tablet, or select Echo device.
• Watch over your entire home by connecting one or multiple Indoor Cams to all your Ring devices in the Ring app.
• Add a Ring Protect Basic Plan for $3/month and record all your videos, review what you missed for up 60 days, and share videos with friends, family, neighbors and more.
• With Live View, you can check in on your home any time through the Ring app.
• Easily setup your Indoor Cam by plugging into a standard outlet and connecting to Wi-Fi.
• Place on a flat surface or mount to a wall with the versatile mounting bracket.
• For added peace of mind, pair with Alexa to help you keep an eye on your home.

Ring

• Connect your Ring camera with Alexa then enable announcements to be alerted when motion is detected. Talk to visitors through compatible Echo devices by saying “Alexa, talk to the front door”.
• Lets you see, hear and speak to visitors from your phone, tablet and PC
• Add a Ring Protect Basic Plan for $3/month and record all your videos, review what you missed for up 60 days, and share videos with friends, family, neighbors and more.
• Requires hardwired installation to weatherproof electrical boxes
• Monitors your home in 1080HD video with infrared night vision and Live View
• Includes built-in ultra-bright floodlights and a siren
• Includes Lifetime Theft Protection: if your Camera gets stolen, we’ll replace it for free

Ring

• 24/7 live video: 130 Degree view shows your home in 1080P HD, day and night.
• Weatherproof: Camera, cable and adapter are all weatherproof.
• Clear as day, even at night: Night vision evenly illuminates the whole scene. See who's at the door and talk back to get their attention.
• Alerts on your phone: Get activity alerts so you know if anything happens while you're away.
• Install it yourself: Install yourself and point it anywhere with the unique magnetic mount. No hub required.

Google

• See, hear and speak to people from your phone, tablet or select Echo device with Stick Up Cam Battery, a battery-powered camera that can be mounted indoor or out.
• With Live View, you can check in on your home any time through the Ring app.
• Add a Ring Protect Basic Plan for $3/month and record all your videos, review what you missed for up 60 days, and share videos with friends, family, neighbors and more.
• Place on a flat surface or mount to a wall with the versatile mounting bracket. Add-on the Mount for Stick Up Cam (sold separately) for ceiling mount.
• Watch over your entire home by connecting one or multiple Stick Up Cams to all your Ring devices in the Ring app.
• Easily setup Stick Up Cam Battery by inserting the battery pack and connecting to Wi-Fi.
• For added peace of mind, pair with Alexa to help you keep an eye on your home.

Ring

• This Camera Bundle Kit comes complete with all manufacturer supplied accessories and includes:
• The EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera from Canon has a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. It has a 3.0" 920k-Dot LCD Monitor with Full HD 1080/30p Video Recording capabilities. It offers sharp details, accurate colors and low-noise imaging in both bright and low-light shooting situations. The Rebel T& can continuously shoot up to 3 fps.
• Canon 18-55mm II Lens - a standard zoom compatible with Canon APS-C format cameras. It features a focal length range of 18-55mm which is equivalent to 29-88mm in the 35mm format
• 2 x SanDisk 32GB SDHC Memory Cards + Deluxe Padded Camera Case + Flash Light + 3pc Filter Kit + Extra Battery Pack + AC/DC Car & Home Charger + High Speed USB Card Reader + 50" Camera Tripod
• 0.43x Auxiliary Wideangle Lens - it conveniently mounts to the front of your fixed or zoom lens, and allows you to capture a wider field of view, 2.2x Auxiliary Telephoto Lens - brings you twice as close to the action. Perfect for long-distance photo situations such as sporting events

Canon

• 1080P Full HD live-stream and record footage in crystal clear 1080P HD so you see exactly what is happening in and around your home
• A Year’s Security from 1 Charge Avoid frequent trips to charge the battery and enjoy 365-day battery life from just one charge
• Zero Hidden Costs Designed to protect your home as well as your wallet eufyCam 2 is a one-time purchase that combines security with convenience
• Advanced night vision The state-of-the-art Sony sensor allows for detailed recordings and streaming in low-light scenarios
• Ready for Any Weather With an IP67 weatherproof-rating eufyCam 2 is built to withstand the elements

eufy

• Picture Perfect Surveillance - Live-stream and record footage in crystal clear 1080p HD. The 135° diagonal field of view allows you to see exactly what is happening in and around your home.
• Half-Year Security from 1 Charge - Avoid frequent trips to charge the battery and enjoy 180-day battery life from just one charge.
• Detailed Night Vision - View recordings or live footage in crisp clarity, even at night, for a clear view of who’s there.
• The Alerts That Matter - Human detection technology enables the camera to intelligently detect body shape and face pattern. Ensuring you are only alerted when a person, and not a stray cat, approaches.
• Ready for Any Weather - With an IP67 weatherproof-rating, eufyCam 2C is built to withstand the elements.

eufy

• UPC: 817882028103
• Weight: 3.050 lbs

Ubiquiti Networks

• Extended battery life – 2 year battery life on two AA lithium batteries with a combination of two-way talk, live view, and motion recording. Double the usage of the XT on a single set of batteries when recording video.
• 2-way audio – Talk to visitors through the Blink app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Customizable motion detection – Use activity zones to choose where motion is detected so you receive the alerts that matter.
• Free cloud storage – Keep hundreds of clips stored up to a year with no monthly fees or service contract required.
• Works with Alexa – View live streams, motion clips, or arm and disarm your system through select Alexa-enabled devices.
• Day and night coverage – Record and view in up to 1080p HD video during the day and with infrared HD night vision after dark.
• Use indoors/outdoors – Blink XT2 stands up to the elements. Place or mount it inside or outside for whole home security.
• Easy setup – No tools, wiring, or professional installation required.

Blink Home Security