E! illustration/Courtesy of KODAKEveryone knows Gen Z is obsessed with physical media—from photos to vinyl and DVDs. But they’re not capturing memories on their phones. Instead, it’s all about Y2K-style digital cameras for candids on a night out and '90s-inspired film cameras to document their travels.
While you could stumble across a true vintage camera in a thrift store, why leave it up to chance if you're thinking about getting one for yourself or to give as a holiday gift? Amazon has a wide array of options—from affordable cameras for beginners to under-$500 options for professionals.
We've gathered our favorite digital, film, instant, vlogging, and disposable cameras on Amazon that reviewers swear by! These cameras deliver on gorgeous color and all the low-fi (or high-res, if that's your thing) vibes. Shop our picks below and win Christmas by gifting a trendy camera or by snapping pics on your own.
CAMKORY Digital Camera
Rating: 4.1/5 stars and 8,392 reviews.
While it's marketed as made for kids, this point-and-shoot camera captures digital photos and videos that look like they've come out of the Y2K era we're all obsessed with. Plus, it comes with a 32GB memory card and four colors (but the pink is our favorite).
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Film Camera
Rating: 4.6/5 stars and 4,787 reviews.
This super-cute Fujifilm instant camera comes in a variety of colors and styles, but these newest pastel ones really captured our hearts. The camera features a built-in selfie mirror, automatic exposure and flash control, and more.
KODAK PIXPRO FZ55-BK 16MP CMOS Sensor Digital Camera
Rating: 4.4/5 stars and 4,662 reviews.
Prefer something more elevated (but still affordable)? This digital camera from KODAK comes in four classic shades, and features 16 megapixel sensor, 28mm wide angle sensor, and 1080P video—perfect for any camera fanatic.
KODAK EKTAR H35 Half Frame Film Camera
Rating: 4.2/5 stars and 4,525 reviews.
Another KODAK camera! This one is a film camera that comes in five chic shades, and is bundled with a roll of 24exp film. It features a built-in flash, lightweight body, and is half frame, which means you get twice the amount of images per roll.
VJIANGER 4K Digital Camera
Rating: 4.1/5 stars and 1,743 reviews.
Are you a vlogging girly? This digital camera shoots 4K videos and 64 mega-pixel photos, and features a 3-inch flip screen, an internal microphone, and WiFi connectivity. It also comes in three shades (but of course, the pink is our favorite).
Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera
Rating: 4.5/5 stars and 1,437 reviews.
This one's for the vlogging girls looking to invest in a high-quality Sony camera. This vlogging favorite features an ultra-wide lens, beautiful true-color effects, sharp autofocus, auto defocus background, directional 3-Capsule mic, and more.
RETO Ultra Wide and Slim 35mm Reusable Daylight Film Camera
Rating: 4/5 stars and 664 reviews.
Yearning for those disposable cameras from our childhood but reusable and a retro-looking? This 35mm film camera is exactly that, it features a 22mm ultra wide lens, a lightweight size, and perfect for daylight use. Plus, it comes in five chic shades.
Retocolor Blossom 400 35mm Disposable Film Camera
Rating: 4.6/5 stars and 89 reviews.
If you just want a single-use film camera for a special occasion, a vacation, a birthday, or literally anything else, this super-cute camera comes with pre-loaded 35mm color negative film that is pre-exposed with flower patterns. Adorable!
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