These cameras for kids are so cheap for Black Friday they’re practically stocking stuffers
Eeny meeny miny moe…these deals are all great choices
Some of my favorite cameras ever for young snappers can make great Christmas presents in these Black Friday deals. They don't cost the earth, and they certainly aren't cheap junk that'll break ten minutes after unboxing. No, these are some of the best cameras for kids that range from animal-themed digital cameras with a selfie mode to instant cameras that make cute-sized prints.
The pick of the bunch in the UK is probably the VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0, which was £64.99 and is now £37.49 at Amazon. It's great for 3+ year olds. In the US, I can recommend the Camp Snap Camera for slightly older kids – it's a screen-free digital detox that looks the part, with $10 off and now $55 at Camp Snap.
If your budget can stretch a little further, we've been busy finding the best Black Friday camera deals, too. Happy shopping!
Today's best cameras for kids Black Friday bargains (US)
Camp Snap Camera: was $65 now $55 at Camp Snap Photo
We're big fans of this neat idea – a screen-free retro snapper. It's like a digital version of the single-use disposable camera – instead of film there's built-in memory for up to 2,000 8MP photos, so you can use it as much as you like, without film cost. It's got the retro swag and no screen at all, which is refreshing in this digital age. You can give your kids a Camp Snap to take away with them on screen-free vacations. There's now free shipping in the UK, too.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12: was $79.95 now $69.95 at Adorama
We rate the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 as the best instant camera you can buy, and it's currently available for £69 from Argos in several different colours: Blue, Mint Green, Pink, White and Purple. It's an easy-to-use instant camera that's particularly good for parties, and we think would make an excellent Christmas gift for a snap-happy youngster. It uses Instax Mini film which you need t o buy separately, and though not cheap, you'll struggle to fund better value instant film.
myFirst Camera 3: was $79.90 now $63.92 at Amazon
The third instalment of this simple shooter that's perfectly-sized for little hands and only weighs 2.8 oz / 80g comes with a choice of animal-themed soft cases adds a selfie camera and a new macro mode to the standard 16MP and Full HD 1080p video features of its predecessor, meaning it could be on of the best cameras kids. Now its maker, myFirst, has handed out a store-wide 20% discount on all of its products between November 23 and 27, making this a decent gift. If you pick up three at the same time on the myFirst site, the discount is upped to 30% – that's $55.93 for each one.
Price check: myFirst $63.92
Today's best cameras for kids Black Friday bargains (UK)
VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0: was £64.99 now £37.49 at Amazon
Vtech is one of the original names in cameras for younger kids, creating easy to handle snappers with large controls ideal for small hands, and eye-catching colors. The Duo 5.0 version is the latest version with 5MP and 4x zoom front camera, selfie camera, loads of fun photo filters and stickers, plus games to play too. This has been the first camera for many kids and it's not at a record low price in the UK. The link above is for the blue version, but it's also available in pink for £37.49, too.
myFirst Camera 3: was £79.90 now £63.20 at myFirst
The third instalment of this simple shooter that's perfectly-sized for little hands and only weighs 2.8 oz / 80g comes with a choice of animal-themed soft cases adds a selfie camera and a new macro mode to the standard 16MP and Full HD 1080p video features of its predecessor, meaning it could be on of the best cameras kids. Now its maker, myFirst, has handed out a store-wide 20% discount on all of its products between November 23 and 27, making this a decent gift. If you pick up three at the same time, the discount is upped to 30% – that's £55.30 for each one.
Camp Snap Camera: was £53 now £44.92 at Camp Snap Photo
We're big fans of this neat idea – a screen-free retro snapper. It's like a digital version of the single-use disposable camera – instead of film there's built-in memory for up to 2,000 8MP photos, so you can use it as much as you like, without film cost. It's got the retro swag and no screen at all, which is refreshing in this digital age. You can give your kids a Camp Snap to take away with them on screen-free vacations. There's now free shipping in the UK, too.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12: was £79 now £69 at Argos
We rate the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 as the best instant camera you can buy, and it's currently available for £69 from Argos in several different colours: Blue, Mint Green, Pink, White and Purple. It's an easy-to-use instant camera that's particularly good for parties, and we think would make an excellent Christmas gift for a snap-happy youngster. It uses Instax Mini film which you need t o buy separately, and though not cheap, you'll struggle to fund better value instant film.
More US Black Friday deals
- Amazon: 50% off TVs, air fryers, AirPods & clothing
- Apple: AirPods Pro, Apple Watch 8 & iPads from $99
- Adidas: 40% off running shoes, sweatshirts & leggings
- Beauty: 51% off makeup, skincare & hair tools
- Best Buy: up to $800 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
- Bed Bath & Beyond: 65% off sitewide + free shipping
- Cheap TVs: big-screen 4K TVs from $269.99
- Christmas: 40% off decor, pajamas & trees
- Dell: save on best-selling Inspiron and XPS laptops
- DreamCloud: 40% off all mattresses
- Lowe's: up to $800 off major appliances
- Macy's: 60% off clothing, jewelry, boots & gift ideas
- Nectar: mattress deals starting at $359
- Nordstrom: 30% off Nike, Levi's, Skims, Adidas & more
- Samsung: up to $2,000 of TVs, phones and appliances
- Target: 40% off furniture, TVs, clothing & appliances
- Toys: Disney, Barbie, Lego & board games from $14.99
- Walmart: Apple Watch 9, cheap TVs, air fryers & toys
- Wayfair: 70% off furniture, rugs, & Christmas decor
More UK Black Friday deals
- Amazon: up to 62% off TVs, smart home and clothing
- AO: up to 40% off appliances, TVs and tech
- Argos: up to 50% off toys, tools and tech
- Boots: up to 40% off 1,000s of beauty products
- Currys: up to 40% off TVs, appliances and laptops
- Ebuyer: up to 45% off laptops and PC components
- Emma: up to 65% off mattresses, frames and pillows
- John Lewis: up to 40% off appliances, TVs, laptops
- Jessops: up to £550 off Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm
- Ninja: up to 25% off air fryers and cookware
- O2: up to £600 off iPhone, Samsung and Google
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and appliances
- Shark: up to £100 off vacuums
- Simba: up to 55% off mattresses
- Superdrug: 60% off beauty, fragrances and makeup
- Toolstation: up to 30% off smart home, tools and DIY
- Very: save on tech, decor, appliances and furniture
- Vodafone: six months half-price SIMs from £11.50
Follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings, and hot Black Friday deals!
Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
Tim is the Cameras editor at TechRadar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.