Canon Christmas gift guide

Need some Christmas gift ideas for creative people? Canon has you covered. Whether you're looking for unique gifts to capture and share special moments with your family and friends, or you want to surprise the 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've read our guide to Canon cameras for vlogging, you'll already know that the award-winning Canon PowerShot V10 is the perfect gift for people who want to create high-quality videos to share online.

The camera 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.

With its ultra-wide lens – equivalent to 19mm on a full-frame camera – you can capture more in the frame, while enhanced image stabilisation makes it possible to record stable footage even when you're walking. The PowerShot V10 has been updated to offer extended shooting time, comes with a built-in Live Streaming capability and can be controlled remotely using the Canon Camera Connect app.

Operating the PowerShot V10 is easy thanks to the intuitive 5cm touchscreen, which tilts 180° upwards for vlogging. Its built-in stand can be adjusted for both low- and high-angle shooting, and it's also fitted with a standard tripod mount. For even easier one-handed control there's the lightweight Canon Tripod Grip HG-100TBR, which features a wireless remote plus a handy microphone bracket and doubles as a sturdy tripod when extra stability is needed.

Perhaps the perfect mirrorless camera for serious content creators, the Canon EOS R50 boasts features that are found on more advanced Canon EOS R System cameras. But it's compact, lightweight and simple to use for those more used to shooting with a smartphone.

Movies shot on the EOS R50 look fantastic. Its 4K UHD footage is oversampled from 6K to give better quality than standard 4K video, while Dual Pixel CMOS AF takes all the hard work out of keeping everything sharp. 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.

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 family-friendly option is the Canon PowerShot PX. This clever compact can automatically follow the action and compose photos and videos using its special pan-tilt lens. The camera is also able to prioritise certain faces within a scene, and it comes with voice activation, making it incredibly easy to use.

Recent updates have made the device even more versatile, including Indoor Priority mode, which allows more customisation in settings when using the camera indoors, and the Tracking Assist function, which expands its capabilities for tracking people during video recording. You can also use it to take pictures with the wireless communication button.

The PowerShot PX has its own free Connect app for iOS or Android, which will transfer images and videos from the camera to your smartphone for you to view and share, and even recommends the best ones. Adding to its flexibility, it can also be used as a webcam with Windows PCs.

For the wildlife enthusiast in your life there's the palm-sized Canon PowerShot ZOOM. This distinctive monocular features a zoom that switches quickly between 100mm and 400mm, and packs a digitally enhanced 800mm option for frame-filling shots of distant subjects.

The PowerShot ZOOM can record video in Full HD or take great 12MP still photos. The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer significantly reduces blur caused by camera shake, ensuring sharp and steady shots. It's the perfect choice for outdoor videos and photos, particularly when it comes to wildlife spotting.

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.

For even more fun on the go, the Canon Zoemini S2 is a two-in-one mini photo printer and camera. Snap selfies with the mirror and ring-light, and check your pose with a live view via the Canon Mini Print app on your smartphone. You can also add your own flair with the Effects and Frames – simply choose your favourites via the app.

The Canon Zoemini S2 is the ideal partner for improvised photo-shoots, with an 8MP camera, mess-free Zink™ print technology and the ability to save photos to a Micro SD card to print later. It's perfect for a do-it-yourself photo booth for a Carnival celebration or your New Year's party. With a battery life of up to 25 photos, it's never been easier to make memories on the go.

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