Canon Christmas gift guide

Looking for Christmas gift inspiration for creatives, ahead of the festive season rush? Whether you're looking for unique gifts to capture and share special moments with your family and friends, or you want to surprise the up-and-coming influencer or vlogger in your life with a new camera or accessory, you'll be sure to find the perfect present with our extensive Christmas gift guide.

Some people can be hard to buy for, but a new piece of tech might be just the thing your loved one is looking for. We've pulled together some suggestions for the best Canon gifts for everyone who loves to be creative, no matter the budget. From vlogging kit to fun Canon printers and more, you'll find some of the best gifts for family and friends. Be warned: you're also likely to find some inspiration for your own wish list.

If you have a budding influencer or vlogger in your life, then one of the Canon PowerShot V series cameras is ideal. The the award-winning Canon PowerShot V10 is compact enough to take in your pocket wherever you go but features a large 1.0-type sensor and delivers crisp 4K UHD video. It is equipped with stereo microphones but also comes with a 3.5mm microphone input, enabling you to connect an external microphone such as the lightweight Canon DM-E100 for crystal clear audio. Its built-in stand can be adjusted for both low- and high-angle shooting, and it's also fitted with a standard tripod mount. It really is an all-in-one solution for a first time vlogger!

Next in the range is the Canon PowerShot V1. Launched in early 2025, this compact 4K camera is ideal for creating video content for both Instagram and TikTok but for those who need portability and to capture on the go. Similar to the PowerShot V10, this camera has a built-in lens (an ultra-wide f/2.8 lens), microphone and touch-screen, but allows for more creative control through customisable buttons, lens control ring and support for external devices. From intelligent autofocus and shake-free image stabilisation, to vertical shooting and seamless connectivity to your smartphone, it is ideal for creators on the move.

For more ambitious vloggers and content creators looking to boost their engagement or monetise their content on social media, the Canon EOS R50V would be the best gift you could give them. Whether it's travel, food or fashion vlogging, or making documentaries and cinematic projects, the EOS R50 V is an interchangeable lens camera that allows for creative shooting with greater control. With access to a range of Canon RF and RF-S lenses, advanced video features like Canon Log 3, tally lamp and front record button, custom colour profiles, and intelligent autofocus, this camera is ideal for filming for YouTube, Lives or Shorts.

For professional-looking stills and 4K movies, the Canon EOS R50 boasts features that are found on more advanced Canon EOS R System cameras, such as a high resolution 24.2MP APS-C sized sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, but it's compact, lightweight and simple to use for those more used to shooting with a smartphone. Its 4K UHD footage is oversampled from 6K to give better quality than standard 4K video and the camera can also be used as a webcam for true-to-life video calls or streaming, with its vari-angle touchscreen making it easy to shoot from creative angles.

Still haven't made up your mind? Read through our Best kit for vlogging and Best cameras for content creators to help you decide.

The Canon EOS R100 is a great all-round camera for capturing unrepeatable family moments as incredibly detailed 24.1MP photos or stunning 4K UHD movie clips. A sophisticated Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus system ensures that fast-moving subjects are in focus, while pairing the camera with an image-stabilised lens, such as the Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, makes it easier to take sharp shots on a family adventure in the great outdoors. It's easy to share those memories too. The camera has Wi-Fi connectivity, making it easy to add images to messages or put on social media, as well as control the camera remotely for fantastic family selfies via the Canon Camera Connect app on your smartphone.

Another interchangeable lens camera option for family moments, and also ideal for travel as blogger Diana Millos shows us, is the EOS R10. It has more technology and more features than the EOS R100, such as intelligent autofocus and high-speed shooting, but remains simple enough to use as a first mirrorless camera, or for someone who is keen to get a bit more serious about capturing photos and videos.

If travel is on the horizon for the new year, but a compact all-in-one camera solution is what you're after, then both the IXUS 285 HS A or PowerShot SX740 HS are great options for your gift list. Giving you the ability to capture high quality photos and Full HD movies, frame your shot just how you need it to be with 12x zoom and allow the camera to do the thinking with Auto mode, the IXUS 285 HS A is a great travel companion that you can slip into your pocket (or Christmas stocking). Also pocket-sized is the PowerShot SX740 HS digital camera, offering 40x optical zoom and 4K movie resolution in comparison. Both of these affordable compact camera options allow you to seamlessly share your photos and videos to your social media channels via WiFi - keeping the keen traveler connected to home while exploring new places.

For more recommendations for beginners' kit for trave photography, read our guide.

A compact printer such as the Canon SELPHY CP1500 completes the creative Christmas photography package. This wireless model produces vivid postcard-size prints in just 41 seconds, making it perfect for handing out mementos of end-of-year get-togethers while they're still happening. The prints last up to 100 years¹ when they're stored in an album, so future generations will also be able to relive these moments.

The Canon SELPHY CP1500 can print beautiful, vibrant images in sizes ranging from postcards (100 x 148 mm) to mini stickers (22 x 17.3 mm). You can print simply and wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet using the SELPHY Photo Layout app. The app also enables you to create customised prints with different layouts, stamps, filters and borders.

Even more compact is the SELPHY QX20 Wi-Fi photo printer. With just a few taps on the SELPHY Photo Layout app you can select photos direct from your smartphone gallery, add artistic touches and then print your photos on two different sizes (square and business card size) of sticker-backed photo paper. What's more is that this printer has a built-in battery, so you can take it with you and print on the go!

The Canon Zoemini 2 is another affordable stocking filler this festive season. It's rechargeable, ink-free and wireless so it can be with you at all times and print out memories instantly. With it's own Canon Mini Print App, you can capture the moment, personalise your photo with borders, filters and text, pick your desired layout and then print on the ZINKTM photo paper. The prints are water and tear-resistant and peel-and-stick backs allow you to stick them anywhere, the perfect way to personalise your tech or decorate your space.

Caught your interest? See what other cool things you can do with these printers: here are five reasons why you need a compact printer.

The Canon Light & Speaker ML-A is a stylish gift that's two devices in one: a Bluetooth speaker and adjustable lamp. It's the ideal companion to create the atmosphere for your environment, whether working or entertaining.

The Canon Light & Speaker ML-A is more than just a light-up speaker. With various light settings, the fully adjustable LED can be tailored to your needs: use the soft, warm tone to set a relaxing mood, or switch the lamp to the white setting for working, creativity and reading. The tilting, rotating arm enables you to direct the light right where you want it.

Connectivity is straightforward with the Canon Light & Speaker ML-A, with no cables required: stream your favourite music, radio or podcasts wirelessly from mobile devices and computers using Bluetooth 5.0 technology. The integrated battery, which charges via USB, delivers up to approximately eight hours of light, five hours of music playback or three hours of both.

Give your loved ones something that enhances their creative side this festive season.



Written by Marcus Hawkins and Mabinty Taylor-Kamara