Sony Digital Camera Deals and Sales Online

Big Value Inc. via eBay offers the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 18.2-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black, model no. DSC-HX30V/B, for $349.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $45. The camera features a 3" LCD, 20x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, 1080p HD video, MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots, 3D still image and 3D panorama mode, USB 2.0 connectivity, microHDMI output, and more.

Adorama offers the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 16.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera bundled with the Sony 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens for $829 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for this bundle by $220. The camera features a 3" LCD, 3D sweep panorama image capture, embedded GPS, face detection, HDMI output, USB connectivity, and more.

Digital SLR cameras are often sold in kit form, which means they're bundled with a basic 18-55mm lens — a good starting point for beginners, but once you start exploring different types of photography, you may find you want more. Adding a lens (or two) to your camera bag will greatly expand your shooting possibilities. Check out our guide for the types of lenses you might consider and what prices you can expect.

Photography has become more and more popular a hobby, and it's no wonder: Cameras just keep getting better and better, yet remain surprisingly affordable in a great many instances. From Olympus to Sony, we've fixed our deal-finding telephoto lens on five cameras you won't want to overlook.

Been curious about those DSLR-like cameras we've been listing? Their compact size and price tags can be appealing, but what sort of features can you expect? We've got details on the oft-misunderstood mirrorless digital camera, as well as reviews on five models we've frequently found discounted.