The best Prime Day camera deals in Australia – discounts on Canon, Nikon, OM System, Fujifilm and more

This point-and-shoot camera fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, and makes content creation – and becoming an influencer – really easy. If that's where you see your career headed, this is a must-have at this price! There are just a few control buttons, but the tiny 2-inch flip-up touchscreen adds functionality too. It's capable of 4K/30p videos and 20MP stills. It's a far cry from the AU$499 Black Friday price, but I'd still recommend it.

The R100 is Canon's most affordable RF-mount camera and this discount makes it even more so. While it doesn't feature an articulating touchscreen, it's got a lot of other features that are worthwhile for any beginner looking for a capable entry-level camera. 4K/24p video (cropped), good autofocus performance and an excellent 24.1MP sensor will help you hone your skills.

An absolute stunner of a beginner DSLR, this camera was designed to help people start their creative journey. A guided menu is just the start, plus an intuitive interface and physical setup helps. It's also small and light for a DSLR. This isn't the best deal we've seen (it's possible to find it on Amazon for as low as AU$800), but to find capable camera kits for under a grand in Australia is still quite rare.

It's already a very affordable APS-C camera kit, so even a small discount makes it worthwhile. For your money, you get a 24.2MP beginner-friendly camera that includes creative modes to simplify taking photos. Plus you get 4K/30p (6K oversampling) video on board too. It's a superb camera for beginners or as someone's first 'real' camera and represents very good value for money at under a grand.

Resurrecting the compact camera again after years, Canon's new PowerShot V1 made headlines for being a Sony vlogging camera killer. Combining high-quality imaging with an intuitive design tailored for effortless video and photography, it features a newly developed 22.3MP 1.4-inch CMOS sensor and an integrated cooling fan. It aims to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package.

The EOS R7 is a lot of camera for its affordable full price, and this discount on the versatile single-lens kit makes it a tempting option for a beginner. High speed RAW capture, the same autofocus prowess of the more expensive R-series cameras, dual SD cards, 4K video and 32.3MP on tap, and that's just for starters. Did we mention the 40fps continuous shooting speed and in-body stabilisation?

Despite being entry-level, you get the speed (up to 40fps max burst) and precision we've come to love on Canon's higher-end bodies. This 24.2MP snapper is also the lightest full-framer you can get, and is great value in this deal, even if you want to capture 4K/60p footage.

This 24.5MP full-framer is a stunning shooter, with a 273-point AF system, good speed and precision, plus 4K/60p 10-bit recording. There's also up to 8 stops of image stabilisation with stabilised lenses. It's also got the retro look the younger photographer is after. And this is a pretty good deal consider Nikon still lists the Zf body for AU$3,999. But note that this discount is from a third party.

It might be getting a little old but this full-frame DSLR is still a stellar camera. Image quality from its 45.7MP sensor is spectacular, with a huge amount of detail. It might feel a little large in the hand for those with small mitts, but it doesn't hit uncomfortable levels. I can't recommend it highly enough, especially when you can get it at a discounted price.

Released only in June this year, the Z6 III is a massive upgrade over the Mark II model, particularly where video and autofocus is concerned. It brings 6K/60p (RAW) and 5.4K/60p (YUV) recording, with up to 125 minutes of non-stop capture in 4K/60p, all made possible with an upgrade to its processor. It inherits 3D Tracking from the Z9 and Z8 for up to 9 subjects, plus there's up to 8 stops of IBIS with stabilised lenses.

It's the last DSRL Nikon made and, in many ways, is an updated version of the trusty old D750. However, this one is better in many ways as Nikon has taken the sensor, AF tech and processing prowess of the Z6 and packed it into the D750 body. And while it's hard to spruik a DSLR these days, trust me when we say this is one heck of a camera. Although this offer is not from Amazon, but from a third-party reseller.

A nifty fifty lens is always useful in your camera bag and can be used to shoot anything from street photography to landscapes. And if you don't need a faster aperture of f/1.2, this lens is heaps cheaper even at full price.

This lens is quite the glass – we like it so much that we gave it a full five stars in our Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S review. Not only does it produce absolutely stunning results of extreme close-ups, but its AF is speedy and accurate too. Nikon's even managed to make the optical stabilisation effective here. An OLED multi-function display, a customisable function button and a focus ring limiter are all enclosed in a weather-sealed tube.

This is the best price I've seen on this fantastic zoom lens – in fact, it's an all-time low. I've had my eye on it a while and I may just bite the bullet on this one. It's versatile and lightweight for a superzoom. If you've been holding out for this Nikon lens, and the price looks right to you, I'd suggest picking it up now as stocks are usually hard to find.

A much better discount than what we saw last year makes the X-T50 a good option for beginners, with a lot of advanced features here. It's the first to boast a Fujifilm Simulations dial on the top plate, gives you 40.2MP resolution on tap and the addition of IBIS makes this a great camera, although we will admit the X-T5 is better value as you get dual SD card slots as opposed to one on the X-T50.

This isn't the 27% discount Amazon is advertising as the street price of the X-H2 is now down to AU$2,799. So this is essentially a AU$325 saving, but it is the best price I can find on this lovely snapper. The next best price is over AU$2,500 at Georges Cameras. This 40MP speedster has remarkable speed and processing power – we were quite impressed with it when we tested it – and it gets you 8K video if you want to shoot in that kind of resolution.

I will admit this isn't the best deal on the SQ1, but I can't help but love the terracotta colourway, even at just 20% off. With a more 'mature' look than some of its cousins, it's a fun camera to use and would make a lovely gift. As part of the Square range of Instax cameras, it produces square prints as opposed to the credit card-sized ones the Mini 12 spews.

This is quite the compact prime to add to a X-mount shooter's kit. Optically, it's a good performer and, even at full price, it's an affordable prime. Weighing just 155g and measuring 45.4mm, it's perfect for any bag. It's even weather and dust resistant. What more could you want at this price? But be aware that this offer is from a third-party reseller.

If you've loved Olympus, know that the OM System OM-5 encapsulates all that was good about the older brand, then makes it better. This is an excellent mid-range all-rounder with 20.4MP of resolution and a whopping 7.5 stops of IBIS. It may not be as big a change as the OM-1 represents for OM System, but we can't recommend the OM-5 highly enough for an everyday shooter.

Bridge cameras have made a small comeback thanks to Panasonic resurrecting the Lumix FZ80 in July last year. Featuring an 18MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, a USB-C port for charging, a 2,360K-dot OLED EVF that's better than before, and an upgraded rear LCD with 1,840K dots resolution, it's a good camera. You also get 60x optical zoom via its 20-200mm fixed lens, with the handling of a DSLR and the simplicity of use of a point-and-shoot.

This well-built, lightweight mirrorless camera offers excellent handling and some serious video prowess. That's not to say it shirks its stills duties. If you're keen on a hybrid with a decent price tag, the GH5 II is well worth a look, particularly if you need wireless live-streaming capabilities. It might be a minor upgrade from the original G5 and not quite on par with the G6, but this 20.3MP MFT snapper has 4K 60p/50p 10-bit video capabilities, which is more than enough for most users.

Inheriting the fantastic video skills from the S5 II, the S9 is a compact rangefinder-like camera. You get superb 'open gate' 6K video recording with very effective image stabilization and Real Time LUTs at your fingertips. Panasonic's custom color profiles are next level compared to Fujifilm's Film Simulations, plus it has also created a new MP4 Lite format for 4K videos that are smaller and quicker to process than MP4. This is all in the smallest full-frame Panasonic camera yet. This discount is via a third party.

While not quite the revolutionary camera we were expecting to see in 2023, the Osmo Action 4 got one major upgrade that we loved – a superior sensor. With horizon balance, better low-light performance than any other action camera and a noise-cancelling 3-mic system, this model is still one of the best rivals to GoPro you can get a much lower price.

Announced in September last year, this action camera brings pro video specs to a tiny package, including 13.5 stops of dynamic range, AI tracking and 4K/120p slow-mo. While the fabulous Prime-exclusive discount from day one of the sale that saw it drop to AU$435 has ended, the standard combo still has a small price drop that I think is still worth considering.

It's been ousted by the Mini 4 but, at this price, it's not a bad buy at all. It's still a pretty good little quadcopter weighing in under 250g, so there's no need to register it with CASA. It will shoot 4K video at up to 30fps and take 12MP stills. It has a max flight time of 38 minutes and this bundle comes with the RC remote that has an inbuilt screen.

This is a really good half-price saving on a pretty good SD card with 128GB storage. With transfer speeds of up 200Mb/s, this is more than enough for most photographers, with plenty of reliable storage if you need to go click-happy.

If you want a lot more storage... like, a lot, a lot – the 1TB storage option is 67% off on Amazon, now AU$199.27 from AU$599.

Already quite affordable and well liked by users, this card reader takes both the SD and microSD formats. Thanks to its plug-and-play setup and USB-C connectivity, it can plug directly into laptops, smartphones and tablets if necessary.

This compact printer can connect to your phone or laptop over Wi-Fi, but also takes USB connections and SD cards to print out colour photos in either postcard (4x6 inches) or label (2.1x2.1 inches) sizes. It's not the fastest printer, taking upwards of 41 seconds to spew out a print, but it's very capable and portable.

It's not a huge saving, but this tripod and monopod set can take a load of up to 10kg, which is quite impressive. It's also an affordable piece of kit even at full price, but this 20% discount is good value. It's a sturdy tripod with a 360º ball head for easy panning and manoeuvring.

This is the tripod that I use for my photography and it's served me well for quite a few years now. Yes, there are lighter models available but the sturdy build gives me a lot of confidence in sticking a heavy kit onto it. Plus it's quite easy to set up and fold away.

Shipped and sold by a third-party reseller, one that you can trust as I've purchased items from DigiDirect before (albeit not via Amazon), this monopod has been designed specifically for video use. It has a fluid base, plus a 4-section leg to get you varying heights.

Capable of topping up your camera or powering flashes, laptops, monitors or your lighting rig, this little portable power bank offers up to 65W fast-charging via USB-C. It's also got a plethora of interfaces, so you can use it to juice up a multitude of devices. Built-in safety shutdowns and a small, compact size make this an essential addition to any pro's bag. Not that this price is for the Orange colorway, and the other variants are more expensive.

Down to a record low price, beating last. year's AU$399 discount, this is a fantastic investment for photographers who will be on field for days without mains power. It's easy to carry thanks to its grab handle and low 3.5kg weight. The 256Wh capacity and 240V, 300W output (600W surge) can run small appliances, so your photography setup will be sorted. The River 2 boasts a 3000+ battery cycle life, has a 60W USB-C input/out port, and can be charged from AC, solar or in the car.