Best Cameras for Beginners

The EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera is always ready. One of our best cameras for photography beginners, it lets you capture pin-sharp 24.1MP photos from the large sensor, great for capturing memories, events and more. Effortlessly capture beautiful images with autofocus that detects and tracks people, and a large sensor that delivers sharp subjects with beautifully blurred background. Hybrid Auto Mode, Special Scene Mode and Creative Filter make creative photos easy.

Why Choose the EOS R100?

• Automatic Hybrid Auto Mode, Special Scene Mode and Creative Filter
• 24.1 megapixel sensor reveals your subjects in breathtaking quality
• Autofocus makes life easier, focusing on subjects with ease
• Small design is great for travel, weddings, events and more
• Perfect for families, letting you share to social media via an app

For beginner content creators, the EOS R50 will capture great content with ease. 4K 30p video and 24.2MP stills are achievable from a compact body that is built for filming anywhere and everywhere. A vari-angle touchscreen delivers more control as it lets you shoot from more angles, while deep learning Dual Pixel CMOS AF II recognises, focuses and tracks vehicles, animals and people with ease.

Why Choose the EOS R50?

• 24.1MP stills and 4K 30p video for the quality your content deserves
• Share photos and video instantly to followers, family and friends
• Autofocus on your subject, great for creative effects
• Fast 15 fps continuous shooting means you never miss a beat
• Share to social media via your smartphone

The EOS R10 is perfect for your next getaway. If you are after a camera for high-quality snaps of your latest destination, the EOS R10 will do just that. A 23 fps electronic shutter, guided UI and customisable controls means you can see and snap in seconds. Auto focus lets you focus on your subject with ease, while a 24.2MP sensor and 4K video ensures a sharp result. With a max ISO of 32,000, the R10 handles low light with ease.

Why Choose the EOS R10?

• Customisable controls and a guided UI is built for beginners
• 24.2MP sensor and 4K video guarantees the quality
• Small and compact, it is great for storage during travel
• A true hybrid camera, try your hand at stills and video
• Automatically focus on people, animals and vehicles

A must-have for any beginner who wants to take superb photos and remarkable video across genre, from wildlife and sports to action and portraits. The 32.5MP sensor and a 7-Stop Image Stabilizer means images are blur free and clear, even during handheld photography. To make things even easier, autofocus will focus on people, animals and vehicles with ease. Finally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity means you can share in a heartbeat.

Why Choose the EOS R7?

• All round crop sensor camera for wildlife, sports and action
• 30 fps continuous shooting fantastic for action photography
• Extremely fast, can even focus on a bird in flight
• 4K video and YouTube Live Streaming for creators
• Max ISO of 32,000 for handling low light with ease

The EOS R8 gets more in your picture with a 24.2MP full frame sensor. A true beginner photography camera for making the leap into full frame photography. Deliver flattering portraits and sweeping landscapes, all with a fast 40 fps shutter speed that will always capture the subject, no matter how fast it passes by. The camera can recognise subjects and track them when they move, meaning you can focus on the framing, without worrying about focus.

Why Choose the EOS R8?

• Advanced full frame sensor for better background blur and low light performance
• 24.2MP stills and 4K video perfect for videographers and photographers
• 40 fps shutter for capturing any fast-moving subject
• Focus on the things that matter with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
• Connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sharing online

EOS 2000D Camera

This intuitive DSLR camera is a straightforward way for beginners, families and friends to make and share memories. Any beginner can unleash their creativity, with a 24.1MP sensor that reveals beautiful bokeh, clarity and vibrant colour. 9-point autofocus reveals your subject in focus, while Live View Shooting, Creative Filters and Scene Intelligent Auto mode will help you take fantastic images with minimal effort.

EOS 4000D Camera

Shoot and share colourful stories with the EOS 4000D Camera. An APS-C 18MP sensor and Full HD video ensures that your content is content to be proud of, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity lets you share immediately to friends and family. Automatic settings like Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Filters and Live View Shooting means you can take fantastic images with minimal, partial or fully manual control, making this one of our Best DSLRs for beginners.

EOS 250D Camera

Capture life’s biggest moments with one of our best beginner cameras, the EOS 250D. Beginners can make the most of a guided user interface and Creative Assist, while the 24.1MP sensor reveals breathtaking quality and vibrant colour. Combined, the camera will elevate photography to new heights. Meanwhile, Dual Pixel CMOS AF focuses on your subject with little work from yourself, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity is great for sharing.

PowerShot V10 Essential Kit, Black

The PowerShot V10 includes everything you need as a budding vlogger. Your all-in-one vlogging solution, it records in shake-free 4K while you stream live to Facebook and YouTube. The microphone and windshield deliver fantastic sound clear from wind muffles, while the small design and stand means you can travel with it in your bag and stand it up as and when you please.

PowerShot G7 x Mark III Compact Camera, Black

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III Compact Camera is a user-friendly compact camera for smooth and emotive stills and video. One of our best compact cameras for beginners, enjoy pin-sharp 20.1MP image quality and realistic 4K movies for creating emotive content for yourself, friends and family. As a compact camera, it features a lens with a fast f/1.8-2.8 aperture that lets you get experimental with depth of field, create interesting bokeh, and shoot better in low light.

IXUS 285 HS Black

The IXUS 285 HS is an award-winning, pocket-sized compact camera that delivers 24.2MP stills and emotive Full HD video. Slim, transportable and user-friendly, the camera is a perfect entry-level camera, partly thanks to Creative Shot that can analyse a scene and deliver 5 unique images for you to use. 12x optical zoom and a 25mm ultra-wide zoom means you can experiment further with photography.

Do you want a brand-new lens to support your camera for beginners? Check out our Best Lenses for Beginners guide and complete your kit today.