Camera types

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If you buy a used DSLR/Mirrorless camera, ask for the shutter count. If the seller does not know or will not check, look for a camera with known shutter count data (or ask for an average). IF YOU BUY YOUR CAMERA USED, IT IS VERY LIKELY THE INCLUDED BATTERY IS "CONSUMED".
Mirrorless cameras with a high shutter count are likely fine (most have ~200-250k mech shutters) but should be discounted to match.
Canon: GENERAL INFO; EOSSMMG (Windows); EOS Digital Info (Windows); ShutterCheck (Mac)
Sony: ShutterTool
Smartphone: The camera you already have. For the most part, many have cameras which are good enough (or are "P&S quality"). While not as good as a Mirrorless or DSLR camera, image quality is generally good enough.
Mirrorless: These are similar to DSLRs but have fewer moving parts and smaller bodies. These use the same sensors as DSLR cameras, but have different lens mounts. In most cases, older SLR lenses can be used with an adapter (Sony LA-EA, Canon RF>EF, Nikon F>Z).
DSLR: Similar to Mirrorless cameras, but use different lenses and have larger bodies. These still get better battery life compared to mirrorless cameras. It is not uncommon for lenses to be cheaper due to the used market. NOTE: I am showing a prosumer DSLR, but it is not required.
Point and Shoot: Due to smartphone camera advancements, these have become less common but are still worth considering. Due to smartphones being “good enough” today, MOST P&S cameras have been discontinued. You are (generally) better off with a used high-end P&S these days.

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SOME SELLERS UNKNOWINGLY BIN COUNTERFIT BATTERIES. IF YOU SEE ANY RED FLAGS, IT MAY BE COUNTERFIT.
If you buy a used camera (Mirrorless, DSLR, P&S), any included battery is likely near EOL. Batteries are considered "consumable" with limited coverage. This is especially true with a used camera.
There is no catch-all method to check this. Many older cameras lack support for this, or it is restricted to prosumer and pro cameras. On cameras with poor monitoring, you will need to make a judgment call. See this 80D as an example of proper health monitoring.
Refer to your camera's menu system to see how to check this as each brand is different. For example, the battery I got with my Canon 80D from 6/2017 is essentially in very poor condition and "end-of-life". I still use it but I do not trust it in the field without a healthy pair of spares.
The seller this 80D came from "included" this battery, but likely knew it was nearing the end of it's usable life. I cannot verify this as absolute fact, but this is VERY common with used cameras.
Batteries without monitoring: If your battery has no/poor monitoring, look for a date stamp. If it is over 3 years old WITH limited runtime, consider it consumed.