That said, there were plenty of folks who were able to smuggle larger cameras in.
However, if you don't want to risk being turned away or having to return to your hotel or car to store your camera we have compiled a list of awesome cameras that are sure to be allowed at all CMA Music Festival Events!
| Best CMA Fest Compliant Cameras for 2017 | ||||||
| Brand | Model | Still Res (MP) | Opt Zoom | Screen Size | Max Video Res | Avg Cost |
| Canon | PowerShot SX620 | 20.2 | 25x | 3" | 1080 | $259 |
| Canon | PowerShot SX710 | 20.3 | 30x | 3" | 1080 | $349 |
| Nikon | COOLPIX A900 | 20 | 35x | 3" | 4K | $365 |
| Panasonic | Lumix DMC-ZS50 | 12 | 30x | 2.9" | 1080 | $279 |
| Panasonic | Lumix DMC-ZS60 | 18 | 30x | 3" | 4K | $397 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Camera 2 | 16.3 | 21x | 4.8" | 1080 | $639 |
| Sony | DSCWX350 | 18.2 | 20x | 3" | 1080 | $238 |
| Sony | DSCWX300 | 18.2 | 20x | 3" | 1080 | $329 |
| Sony | DSCWX500 | 18.2 | 30x | 3" | 1080 | $348 |
| Sony | DSCHX90V | 18.2 | 30x | 3" | 1080 | $448 |
| Sony | DSCHX50V | 20.4 | 30x | 3" | 1080 | $449 |
| Click brand for more options from the manufacturer. Click model to learn more about that camera. | ||||||
