The best Black Friday camera deals — save up to $800 on Canon, Sony, Lumix and more

For beginners, the Canon EOS R100 is a fantastic choice and would make a fine gift too. In our Canon EOS R100 review, we noted that this camera has a bare bones feature list, resulting in a compact, lightweight and relatively inexpensive camera. It’s simple to use yet capable of capturing excellent 24.1MP images and decent 4K video at 25p. If you're stepping up from a smartphone, you won't go wrong with the EOS R100.

In our Canon EOS R6 Mark II review, we loved this pro-oriented full frame beast. It features a 24MP sensor, Canon's incredible AF, plus IBIS for stable handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds. The R6 Mark II was designed to be a true hybrid camera too, so is packing plenty of video firepower. It shoots 4K/60p 10-bit, and has pro features like C-Log 3 and 6K ProRes RAW external recording.

The PowerShot V10 is a uniquely-designed vlogging camera with an innovative stand and flip up screen, to make solo vlogging to camera easy. In our Canon PowerShot V10 review, we loved the face tracking AF, 4K video, sound quality and its portability. If you want to dabble in stills as well, we'd advise spending a bit more on the Canon EOS R50, but if it's video alone you care about, this vlogging camera could make a great purchase.

The Sony ZV-1 II is an awesome all-round vlogging camera featuring a wide-angle zoom lens for versatile framing. The camera features My Image Style which lets you tweak brightness and color while viewing what you plan to shoot, and Creative Look to apply one of 10 presets to match your vision.

The Sony ZV-1F is the perfect camera for beginners who want to get into vlogging and online content creation. This little camera shoots 4K video at 30p and features a range of automatic modes that are super useful for new vloggers and creators. There's a bokeh button for instant background blur as well as a product showcase mode for product review and unboxing content. At over $100 off, this is a great time to pick up the ZV-1F.

Save $100 on the Sony ZV-E10 in this year's Black Friday sales. This portable camera gives you one-touch control over background blurring, captures 4K video at 30fps, and comes with a fast autofocus system with impressive object and eye detection. An easy camera to recommend at its retail price too, this deal is too good to pass up on.

The Panasonic Lumix S5 hits all the right notes for still photographers, and delivers video features that you won’t find in competitively priced full-frame mirrorless cameras. With a full-frame 24MP sensor and array of video options, plus a sophisticated feature set, it will appeal to a broad range of photographers, especially those with a strong interest in video capture. Not surprisingly, those with more imaging experience will make the most of the camera’s capabilities. That said, the S5 offers enough basic picture-taking options to get started, while still affording plenty of room to grow one’s photo and video skills.

In our Lumix S5IIX review, we fell in love with this camera, mainly thanks to its exhaustive video features, its subject detection AF, supreme build quality and excellent handling. The incredible full frame sensor helps, too, and performs excellently in low light and difficult dynamic ranges. This is our top mirrorless camera for video, thanks to its sheer video prowess, so it if you're shopping for a new video workhorse, look no further.

The Lumix S9 is Panasonic's stripped-back video-focused hybrid camera, designed to compete with compact video-oriented rivals like the Sony A7C II and a6700. It features no viewfinder and only a single SD slot, and is normally quite pricey (although this deal helps solve that). However, it has some awesome features, like 6K video, IBIS and a custom LUT bank. This bundle features a 20-60mm zoom lens.

The OM-5 is a compact Micro Four Thirds camera with a 20.4 megapixel sensor that's perfect for casual and street photography, or as a travel companion. It sports a classic retro look which is pretty eye-catching if you ask me. This camera will also shoot 4K in cinematic 24p, which is ideal for short clips for socials or YouTube.

The OM-1 is OM-System's flagship camera, packing a 20MP BSI Micro Four Thirds sensor, up to 8-stop IBIS, and hybrid contrast/phase detection AF with subject detection modes. With its small sensor, the OM-1 is all about speed, shooting at up to 120fps. It'll also shoot 4K/60p in up to 10-bit 4:2:0 color. 

The Nikon Z8 is built for the pros, offering features like 8K RAW video, up to 120fps, and a powerful 45.7MP sensor, all packed into a compact body. The camera features excellent subject- and eye-detection AF that you can truly rely on in unpredictable situations. It also has a 4-axis tilting monitor, making it perfect for stills and video both.

The X-T5 is currently $100 off, which isn't a huge discount, but still puts this camera at its cheapest ever price. If you want a stylish powerful retro, it's either this or the Nikon Z f. The Fujifilm uses an APS-C sensor, which means a more compact build and smaller lenses. It also packs Fuji's incredible film simulation profiles. Hurry though, as stocks are already low at Amazon.

In my Polaroid Go Gen 2 review, I rated this camera highly for its cute, portable, easy-to-use design, and noted that it improves on the first-gen model by introducing a new double exposure mode for creative shots. It also comes with a self-timer and selfie mirror, and boasts a good battery life. This bundle includes 16 pieces of film, so the 25% discount is definitely worth snapping up.

In my Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro review, I said that this camera combines vintage charm and modern convenience, allowing you to print lovely images from your smartphone while looking oh-so-retro. Color reproduction is faithful, and the camera itself is extremely easy to use. This bundle includes 68 sheets of paper, making it fantastic value for money.

In my Fujifilm Instax mini 12 review, I said this camera was extremely easy-to-use and took bright and detailed photos, even in low light. It comes with a handy app to scan and share your prints, a selfie mirror and a close-up mode for more versatile shots. You can also get it in one of four lush colorways: blue, purple, green and pink.

Our Instax mini 40 review noted that this camera is identical to the Instax mini 11 specs-wise, but that the design elements on the mini 40 make it feel aimed at a slightly more mature demographic. The camera is very user-friendly and it consistently nails exposures so you don't have to worry about burning through film. The resulting colors are vibrant and aesthetically pleasing too.

Launched in summer 2024, this is the first time the Instax Wide 400 has gone on sale — and while it isn't a massive discount, this camera is very easy to recommend even at its retail price. In my Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 review, I noted that this camera improved on the Wide 300's best qualities. Easy to use with an ergonomic layout, the wide prints it produces are detailed, and it comes with handy macro lens and selfie mirror attachment, an adjustment accessory, and a new self timer. And did I say it looks gorgeous? This is a real beaut!

It's a camera, a printer and an audio recorder (sort of)! I loved testing this camera for my Instax mini LiPlay review, as it lets you take retro photos but also print your own from a smartphone, and you can add filters and frames too. Since its launch in summer 2024, the camera has hit its lowest ever price this Black Friday, so now's the time to grab this deal if you want an instant camera that lets you add QR codes to prints!

In our Instax mini 99 review, we noted that not only is this camera aesthetically pleasing but it's also highly functional. You get a number of advanced features like exposure compensation, built-in color filters and double exposure capabilities in a user-friendly body. Although it's more expensive than some Instax cameras currently on the market, the added creative control and beautiful styling make it worth the premium.

This accessories bundle is easily the best action camera deal right now. It includes the Hero13 Black, two batteries, a microSD card, a pouch and a grip, all for only $10 more than the sale price of the base GoPro Hero13 Black. You're effectively getting all of the accessories above for just $10! The Hero13 Black is already a great deal at its sale price given how recently it was released, making this bundle awesome value. If I were to pick any deal to snatch this Black Friday, it's this one!

The GoPr Hero13 Black is the latest and greatest action camera from GoPro. It narrowly missed out on the top spot in our best action cameras roundup, as the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is better value at MSRP. However, the Hero13 Black isn't at MSRP right now (and the DJI OA5 Pro isn't on sale)! As you'll see in our GoPro Hero13 Black review, it packs sharp 5.3K video, buttery smooth stabilization and interchangeable lenses. Given how recently it was released, this $60 is discount is a great offer — it won't go much lower than this.

The Hero12 Black may be last year's model, but that doesn't mean it's past its prime. GoPros evolve very slowly, so this is the same fundamental camera as the Hero13 Black aside from a few secondary upgrades. In our GoPro Hero 12 Black review we really liked the Bluetooth support for wireless audio recording, outstanding video performance and horizon lock stabilization. It's just as powerful but $50 cheaper than the new model! Be warned that Amazon states the list price of this model as $399 — that was its original list price, but it actually hovers at about $349 these days after being succeeded.

We've yet to test the GoPro Hero, as it's the latest GoPro camera and we're waiting for GoPro to send us a test unit. I'll be testing it very soon, but the Hero is intended to rival the Insta360 Go 3S in that it's a tiny but 4K capable action camera. It isn't as small as the Go 3S' thumb camera. However, it is a whole lot cheaper and has better overall waterproofing, so if you need something tiny, this will definitely be a great choice.

During our initial Insta360 Ace Pro review in 2023, I thought it was a really solid camera but overpriced at $449 ($50 higher than a new GoPro). The 8K support didn't justify the price. However, Insta360 has massively dropped the list price to $349, making this a much more tempting purchase given it's powerful video specs, fantastic stabilization and best-in-class (and free) smartphone app. Better yet, it's now on sale with another $50 slashed off the price.

Now we're really talking. This is the only camera I have ever awarded full 5 stars to in my Insta360 X4 review, because it's utterly brilliant. The X4 is the most powerful 360 camera ever made, shooting full 360 degree content in 8K (which ends up at 2.7K when reframed to 16:9 for viewing on a screen). If you want to shoot awesome and surreal 360 or invisible selfie stick footage, this is the camera to buy, and it's now $70 which is the best price ever. That means there's never yet been a better time to buy.

I have a big soft spot for the Insta360 Go 3S. It's the only camera small enough that you can put it on a cap peak. Our Insta360 Go 3S review shows that this device is pretty powerful, though, as it shoots 4K/30p. Onboard memory is fixed as there's no microSD card, so you'll want the 128GB model for shooting 4K. The GoPro Hero is another tiny camera that's much cheaper, but doesn't have the ultra small removable thumb camera, making it less versatile. At $389, this is the best price we've seen on this model.

The DJI Osmo Action 4 was a close contender in the last-gen action camera race, competing against the GoPro Hero12 Black. Our DJI Osmo Action 4 review shows that this is a phenomenal action camera capable of professional content production. It is waterproof down to 59 feet and can hook up wirelessly to DJI mics, like the fantastic DJI Mic 2. This bundle comes with a $15 Amazon gift voucher. You can buy the standalone camera without a gift voucher, but that's on sale for the same price. $209 is the lowest ever price for this camera.