Kids Cameras for Young Photographers

Kids cameras give children a way to see the world and keep what they notice, without borrowing a grown-up phone. This collection covers digital cameras for kids with video recording, instant print models that push out a small photo on thermal paper seconds after the shutter clicks, and toy smartphones with front and rear lenses for selfies and short clips. Most have chunky bodies, wrist straps and simple buttons, so smaller hands can hold and aim them without much help.

Ages roughly three to ten suit these best, with the touch screen and sports styles working well for older children who already know what they want to photograph. Instant print cameras for children make good birthday and Christmas gifts, and refill rolls of thermal paper keep them going long after the first pack runs out. Printed pictures tend to end up taped to bedroom walls. Cartoon and pet designs appeal to younger children, while plainer children's digital cameras travel well on holidays and day trips.