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Best Kids' Digital Cameras

Updated December 2018
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
VTech Kidizoom Camera
Pix
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Bottom Line

A kid-friendly camera with plenty of options to keep young photographers entertained. Available in either pink or blue.

Pros

The camera is easy to grip and use thanks to intuitive controls. Easy enough for kids as young as 3. Built-in games. Durable construction means the camera can survive being dropped. An audible shutter sound makes taking pictures fun. There's also an auto shut-off feature to conserve battery power.

Cons

Photos are low quality and there's no flash, though kids don't seem to mind.

Best Bang for the Buck
AMKOV
Digital Camera for Kids
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Bottom Line

An affordable basic camera model for young children that's simple to use and tough to drop.

Pros

Anti-drop design with easy grip but it's well-protected enough so that if it is dropped, it will survive. Auto shut-off to prevent battery drain and the controls are extremely simple to figure out and use. Takes decent pictures and children can adorn them with fun photo frames.

Cons

No built-in games and it doesn't come with a micro SD card.

Fisher-Price
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
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A tough camera meant to handle being dropped repeatedly. Good for both younger and older children.

Pros

Features intuitive kid-friendly controls. The large buttons are easy to press and understand. Super durable and can withstand being dropped. Auto shut-off to conserve power and the camera is comfortable to hold, even for little hands. Built-in memory. Special effects can be added to photos with packaged software.

Cons

Expensive, produces low-quality photos, and there's no flash.

VTech Kidizoom
DUO Camera
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Bottom Line

You get two cameras in one with the DUO model. Packed with features, it's almost like a grown-up camera.

Pros

Front and rear-facing cameras making it easy to take all sorts of pictures. Auto shut-off, automatic flash, and a Photo Optimization feature that snaps several photos and saves the best. Built-in games will keep kids entertained but parental controls can limit use or turn them off completely. Durable and easy to hold.

Cons

Resulting pictures aren't that great. Younger children may be overwhelmed by the amount of features.

VTech Kidizoom
Action Cam
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Bottom Line

The perfect camera to take on a summer vacation or camping adventure thanks to its durability and compact size.

Pros

Extremely durable. Comes with a protective waterproof case and won't break if dropped. Super easy to use, features a cute design, and can take photos or videos. Kids can also add fun filters and photo effects to their snapshots. Can be mounted onto a bike or helmet and is powered by a rechargeable battery.

Cons

Videos and photos aren't good quality and neither is the audio.

How we tested

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 39 Models Considered
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 408 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    If your child has shown interest in photography then you might want to get them a kids’ digital camera. These simple cameras can take real photos that you can upload to a computer. While the camera is likely no more powerful than your smartphone, kids’ digital cameras are incredibly durable if dropped and typically have extra features to make them more fun for kids, like funny photo frames and effects. Some also have games for additional entertainment. For most of these cameras, you will have to purchase an SD card for them separately – so factor that into the cost when you are ready to buy.

    The team that worked on this review
    • Devangana
      Devangana
      Web Producer
    • Katie
      Katie
      Editorial Director
    • Steph
      Steph
      Writer
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    VTech Kidizoom Camera

    Pix

    VTech Kidizoom Camera

    Pix

    A kid-friendly camera with plenty of options to keep young photographers entertained. Available in either pink or blue.
    $39
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    AMKOV

    Digital Camera for Kids

    AMKOV

    Digital Camera for Kids

    An affordable basic camera model for young children that's simple to use and tough to drop.
    $49
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    Fisher-Price

    Kid-Tough Digital Camera

    Fisher-Price

    Kid-Tough Digital Camera

    A tough camera meant to handle being dropped repeatedly. Good for both younger and older children.
    $500
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    VTech Kidizoom

    DUO Camera

    VTech Kidizoom

    DUO Camera

    You get two cameras in one with the DUO model. Packed with features, it's almost like a grown-up camera.
    $59
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    VTech Kidizoom

    Action Cam

    VTech Kidizoom

    Action Cam

    The perfect camera to take on a summer vacation or camping adventure thanks to its durability and compact size.
    $78

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