Cameras For Kids The Whole Family Can Enjoy

While we bunker down and try to stay healthy by keeping to ourselves, this is a great opportunity to pick up a new hobby that doesn’t involve being around other people. Why not get the kids excited about photography?

Give them a few projects around the house such as Lego scenes or pet portraits. By the time we can safely travel again, you’ll have a budding creative, travel or wildlife photographer on your hands!

Nikon Coolpix W150

The Nikon Coolpix W150 is waterproof to 10 metres, shockproof from 1.8 metres, can handle temperatures down to -10 c and is dust proof. Basically, it plays well with kids!

This camera features 13.2 mp, full HD4 movie recording and comes in white, blue, orange and a pattern of pink foliage. It’s an easy to use point-and-shoot camera that doubles as a great all rounder family camera.

Fujufilm Finepix XP140

The Fujifilm Finepix XP140 is a point-and-shoot thats also water, shock, cold and dust proof. This camera differs from the above Nikon in that its waterproof down to 25 metres.

The Fujifilm features a 16 mp camera with 4k video and comes in dark silver, lime, sky blue, white and yellow. It’s a sturdy all rounder family camera designed for the outdoors.

FujiFilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera

This retro instant camera is suited to older kids who understand that parents (or themselves) will need to buy instant film for it, and will take a little thought before snapping the picture. It’s super simple and features a little selfie mirror to ensure you are lined up in the frame. Picture size is a cute 62 x 46mm.

The FujiFilm Instax Mini 9 makes a great gift for teenagers or older kids, available in ice blue, flamingo pink, lime green, smoky white and cobalt blue.

Nikon D3500

The Nikon D3500 is great for older kids who have a keen interest in photography. It’s an ideal first DSLR camera from a well-known brand, allowing kids (and parents) to start taking some really decent photographs.

The D3500 comes with a versatile 18 - 55mm f/3.5 -5.6G VR Lens and new lenses can be purchased later as required.

Kids can start on auto mode and as they learn more about shutter speed, ISO and aperture, will have the option of going fully manual. The camera features 24 mp and full HD video recording.

GoPro Hero 7 SIlver

The GoPro Hero 7 Silver is a fun option for active kids who are interested in video content. It features smooth 4K videos and takes a 10 mp photograph, including a time lapse feature.

Files can quickly be moved from the GoPro to the App where they are easily spliced together with music for sharing.

This camera is waterproof, rugged and can even be controlled by voice. It’s as simple as saying, ‘’GoPro, start recording.’’ Accessorising this camera is a lot of fun with options for mounting to helmets and surfboards etc.

Thoughts...

When it comes to cameras for younger kids, there are lots of bright, chunky cameras marketed towards toddlers. I have not included them in this round-up as it’s been my experience they take a terrible picture.

We live in a world where most 4-year olds can turn on an IPad and open an app, so they candle definitely handle a point-and-shoot type camera if shown which button to press!