Which camera should you buy?

457 cameras and drones are in stock in Cyprus shops today, from €30. Answer a few questions, or check the price table and comparisons below.

Camera prices in Cyprus by kind and brand

The cheapest camera in stock today for each kind and brand. Tap a price to see it.

Kind	Canon	Sony	Fujifilm	Nikon	GoPro	DJI	Insta360
Mirrorless or DSLR camera	from €469	from €799	from €1,650	from €750	–	–	–
Compact or vlogging camera	from €299	from €599	–	from €1,050	–	–	–
Action camera	–	–	–	–	from €249	from €249	from €245
Instant camera	from €169	–	from €90	–	–	–	–
Drone	–	–	–	–	–	from €109	–

GoPro or DJI Osmo Action? €110 apart

Action camera Dji Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo CP.OS.00000270.01 Black €359 vs GoPro HERO Black €249.

+ Extra batteries or accessories in the box

Instax Mini or Instax Square? €75 apart

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40 €165 vs Instant camera Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Blue €90.

+ Bigger prints

DJI Mini or a bigger DJI drone? €362 apart

Dji Air 3S (DJI RC-N3) €1,149 vs Dji Mini 5 Pro €787.

+ Larger, higher-end DJI class
− Over 250 g: more flying rules

APS-C or full-frame camera? €730 apart

Sony α7 Mark III ILCE-7M3 Body €1,199 vs Digital camera Canon DSLR EOS 2000D black + 18-55mm DC III Black €469.

+ Full-frame sensor: better in low light
− Body only, lens sold separately

Compared at 2+ Cyprus shops today

Digital camera Lamtech Mini Kid Prince LAM112051 yellow/blue from €30, 2 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Mini Kid Princess LAM112068 yellow/pink from €30, 2 shops
SJCam Fancam Kids Action Camera FHD30FPS 12MP from €30, 6 shops
SJCam Fancam Kids Camera FHD30FPS 12MP from €30, 5 shops
Instant camera Lamtech Kids LAM114284 Green from €40, 2 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Kid Unicorn Polly LAM111979 Purple from €40, 3 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Kid Dog Igor LAM111962 Brown from €40, 3 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Kid Mermaid Milly LAM111986 Blue from €40, 3 shops
SJCam Funcam+ Dual Screen Kids Camera FHD30FPS 44MP from €40, 4 shops
Denver KIDS Photo Digital Instant Camera 48MP Thermal Print & BT Print KPC-1374BTRO Rose from €42, 8 shops
Denver KIDS Photo Digital Instant Camera 48MP Thermal Print & BT Print KPC-1374BTBU Blue from €42, 8 shops
Nilox XSNAP2 Lime Action Cam from €44, 2 shops
Denver Kids Photo Digital Camera 20MP With Thermal Print KPC-1363BU Blue (Dinosaur) from €45, 7 shops
Kodak Charmera Keychain Digital Camera – Millennium from €48, 4 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Waterproof LAM112013 Yellow from €50, 2 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Waterproof LAM112006 Green from €50, 2 shops
Digital camera Lamtech Waterproof LAM111993 Red from €50, 2 shops
Kodak Charmera Keychain Digital Camera MILLENIUM 1.6 Megapixels, Micro SD Card Slot (Contains one of from €50, 9 shops
SJCam Funcam+ Dual Screen Kids Action Camera FHD30FPS 44MP from €55, 3 shops
SJCam SJ4000 Air 40MP 3-Axis Action Camera 4K30FPS 40MP from €56, 7 shops

Questions

Which camera is best for beginners?

A simple compact camera starts at €48 today. For more control, an entry-level mirrorless camera with a kit lens is the usual first step: from €469 in Cyprus today. APS-C is plenty to learn on; full-frame costs a lot more and weighs more.

GoPro or DJI Osmo Action: which is better?

Both are small, tough cameras that film in 4K or better, so choose on price, the accessories you already have and the app you like. A GoPro Hero starts at €249 and a DJI Osmo Action at €359 in Cyprus today. Compare models of the same generation, not the cheapest of each.

Do I need a licence to fly a drone in Cyprus?

EU drone rules apply in Cyprus. A drone under 250 g, like a DJI Mini (from €787 today), flies in the open category A1: you only need to register as an operator if it has a camera. Heavier drones need registration and pilot training. Always keep it in sight, below 120 m and away from crowds and airports, and check the Department of Civil Aviation for the current rules.

Which instant camera should I buy?

An instant camera like the Fujifilm Instax Mini starts at €90 in Cyprus today. Film is usually sold separately: a pack of Instax Mini film gives 10 photos, Polaroid film 8, so check what each photo costs before you choose.