Top digital cameras for children

With a camera in hand, children can freely explore the world around them, creating memories of the people they meet and the places they visit that can last a lifetime.

However, choosing the best camera for your child is not an easy task. You'll find a variety of children's cameras, some designed specifically for younger children and some ideal for older children.

Refer to the following list to find a suitable choice for your child!

1. Fujifilm Instax Mini 12: The best instant camera for kids

1. Recommended age: 6+
2. Batteries: 2 x AA
3. Weight: 306g

Fujifilm's Instax Mini 12 makes instant photography easy for everyone. Available in five different colors, this rounded-edge camera is perfect for kids with smaller hands and produces attractive photos.

The camera is fully automatic, the only control the user has is using the optional 'close-up' selfie mode. Macro mode reduces the minimum focus distance to 0.3m, and there's even a small mirror next to the lens to make sure you're in the frame.

Credit card-sized prints of photos take about 90 seconds and are perfect for collecting in albums or sharing with family and friends.

2. VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0: The best first camera for kids

1. Recommended age: 3+
2. Still image resolution: 5MP
3. Video resolution: 320 x 240
4. Zoom: 4x digital
5. Batteries: 4 x AA
6. Weight: 558g

Designed specifically for young children, the Kidizoom Duo is the perfect first camera. It has 5MP front and rear sensors, 4x digital zoom and built-in effects, and can even record video.

The Duo's controls are intuitively laid out: Large buttons on the grip handle the shutter release and lens selector, while a dial on the rear controls the zoom level. In addition, the VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0 also has a binocular viewfinder or a 2.4-inch LCD screen.

The menu system is also simple and easy to navigate, giving access to a variety of filters and effects for photos, videos, and voice recordings. There's even a wide selection of built-in games.

Easy to operate and fun to use, the ruggedly designed Kidizoom Duo 5.0 is ideal for children aged 3 and up.

3. Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo: The best instant hybrid camera for kids

1. Recommended age: Teenagers
2. Still image resolution: 4.9MP
3. Battery: Rechargeable
4. Weight: 285g

Fujifilm's Instax Mini Evo hybrid delivers all the fun of instant photography, without the quality woes of traditional cameras. An instant and digital camera rolled into one, the Evo captures 4.9MP photos that can be printed onto Fujfilm's credit card-sized Instax Mini film, saved to a computer, or shared to social media using the app. use smartphones.

While most other instant cameras start printing as soon as a photo is taken, the Evo allows you to check the image on the rear LCD first – this avoids wasting expensive film on a mistake or a photo containing someone else. close eyes. It also allows printing the same image multiple times and allows photos to be taken even without instant film inside the camera.

There are plenty of built-in filters and effects, allowing you to unleash your creativity. And, if paired with a smartphone, it can share printed images directly to social networks and even be used to print photos taken on the phone.

4. Canon IXUS 185: Best compact camera for children

1. Recommended age: Teenagers
2. Still image resolution: 20MP
3. Video resolution: 1,280 x 720
4. Zoom: Optical 8x, digital 16x
5. Battery: Rechargeable
6. Weight: 126g

Compact cameras have had a rough few years, as the entry-level camera market has been nearly eclipsed by smartphones. However, the Canon IXUS 185 is a high-performing camera that can compete with more expensive smartphones.

Equipped with a 20MP sensor, it can produce beautiful high-resolution images, and with 8X optical zoom, it can also achieve impressive levels of reach. Since it's an entry-level compact device, it doesn't have many features but is well-rated for the price. It has a smart auto mode, face detection autofocus, and an impressive minimum focus distance for close-up macro photography.

With a thin, light design, this is not the most durable camera on the list and therefore would not be ideal for young children. But if you're looking to equip your child with a dedicated camera suitable for taking photos on vacation, the IXUS 185 will definitely be an option worth considering.

5. Canon EOS 2000D: Best DSLR camera for children

1. Recommended age: Teenagers
2. Still image resolution: 24.1MP
3. Video resolution: 1,920 × 1,080
4. Zoom: 3x optical
5. Battery: Rechargeable
6. Weight: 690g (with lens)

Canon's EOS 2000D is ideal for beginner photographers looking to invest in their first 'real' camera. A true DSLR, the 2000D features an optical viewfinder, manual controls, and compatibility with Canon's complete line of EF lenses.

For starters, there are fully automatic modes, including smart scene settings for food photography, night photography, sports, etc. For users who want to expand their capabilities creation, also has built-in manual modes and creative filters. The 2000D also offers Full HD video recording and can connect to smartphones via WiFi using the Canon Connect app.

The included 18-55mm kit lens is capable of zooming from wide-angle to short telephoto, allowing for landscapes, portraits, and everything in between. There's also built-in image stabilization to reduce camera shake and smooth out video.

For teens who want to get serious about photography or study photography, the Canon EOS 2000D is a great choice.

Micah Soto

Update 17 October 2023