The Best Kids’ Cameras Turn Your Offspring Into the Next Ansel Adams Or Annie Leibowitz

Fujifilm has been making instant film longer than Polaroid, thanks to the latter's long layoff. Therefore, it's no surprise that its newest camera has a lot of features brought together for the first time. It starts by sheathing its vibrant film in a cool, retro body that nevertheless has modern amenities, including a selfie mirror, autofocus, and macro setting. Bonus: Its film is cheaper than its competitors. All hail the king.

The Kidizoom Duo is a real digital camera that’s great for kids and durable enough to handle drops and tumblesFeatures a 2. 4" color LCD screen and can take photos and videos in addition to a rear-facing camera that’s perfect for taking selfiesGet creative using laugh-out-loud photo effects in addition to cartoon and collage effectsComes with five games, including three that are motion-controlled, for even more fun. Download photos and videos to a computer using the included micro USB cable and share them with family and friends. Includes also 1 wrist strapCamera is not rechargeable, it operates with 4 AA batteries included for demo purposes, use new batteries for regular use. Intended for ages 3 to 9 years. Product dimensions 6. 4" x 3. 6" x 2. 3"

At about the size of a smartphone, this lightweight, portable camera and printer set goes right into your pocket. It's literally point, shoot, and print. The photo quality is questionable, so this is great for younger kids who aren't too choosy.

This is a durable, sturdy, and fun HD video and still camera for kids, with the bells and whistles they've come to expect from mom and dad's phone. It has time-lapse, stop motion, burst mode, fast- and slow-motion and frames, and a rechargeable battery that lasts 2.5 hours. The 32GB microSD card is not included. This is the HD camera for your adventurous kid, because you can mount it on bike or a helmet, and has a waterproof case.

A camera on your kid's wrist? Hell yes.Think of this as a starter camera slash watch for your kids. It teaches them to tell time, has games and two cameras that let them take pictures, videos, and plenty of selfies. It has a pedometer, to encourage your kid to be active. The Kidizoom Smartwatch is deal for kids ages four to 12. Though it can withstand some sweat, it's not fully waterproof, which is a huge bummer.

We had to double-check, but this supposed child’s toy in fact takes 8-megapixel images, a size which smartphones only surpassed in the past few years. It also captures 1080p high-definition video, while including a 4-times digital zoom for ultimate framing control. But the biggest consideration is that it protects these quality components inside a silicon-covered shell for super impact absorption and security of grip. Finally, its included, rechargeable lithium-ion battery is so much better than running through disposables. Photo purists may criticize the fact that it doesn't have a traditional viewfinder, instead only including the LCD screen on the back.

The old adage about losing your head if it weren’t attached to your body should give any parent pause when purchasing electronics for his child. Cocac solved this problem with its kid’s camera, allowing you to literally clip it to your kiddo, making it great for adventurous youths who need their hands free to get to the best vistas and highest reaches. A 12-megapixel image is nothing to scoff at, and it leads our list as far as overall size. The same goes for its 1080p video, which is tied for the highest resolution of our options.

The Ourlife kids waterproof camera is an action camera that won’t break the bank if, somehow, it gets broken. Its helmet- or bike-mounted design allows for some crazy point-of-view angles at the skatepark, which is captured at crystal clear 720p at 30 frames per second (fps). It also works as a standalone camera, snapping five-megapixel stills. While we raved about another waterproof camera above, the Ourlife goes even deeper to a max depth of 30 feet. One of the reasons why its competitor, the GoPro, takes such great footage is because of its vibration reduction. This unit certainly could have benefitted from some. Still, as an affordable alternative, you can overlook a little image shakiness.

This waterproof camera can withstand immersion up to 33 feet deep, not to mention the drops and dings that are likely to happen when it's in the hands of a kid. Your kid can use at the pool. At the lake. During a hike. Its built-in WiFi lets photos sync directly to your phone, eliminating wait time and frustration. Autofocus and 18 different shooting modes make it a good option for beginners.

This sleek sliding digital camera prints photos directly from the camera onto 2 x 3 inch sticker paper. It's rechargeable, meaning you'll never have to worry about batteries, and has autoflash, autofocus, and built-in editing abilities. The coolest feature is the photo booth mode, which lets you print 2 photos on a single sheet.