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Canon Sure Shot A1

The Canon Sure Shot A1 is a 35mm autofocus compact camera from Canon's Sure Shot line, introduced in the mid-1990s and designed as a weather-resistant point-and-shoot for outdoor and travel use. It sat in the consumer compact segment when new, aimed at buyers who wanted a sealed body that could shrug off rain and splashes without the bulk of a system camera.

At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the Sure Shot A1 have ranged from around £80 to £150, with a median close to £90 based on the recorded saleroom results. The £150 outlier from 2024 reflects how condition-sensitive these compacts have become — clean, fully working examples with intact seals and a clear LCD pull a clear premium today, while tatty bodies sit at the bottom of the range. Buyers researching what one is worth or sells for should treat the lower-end results as the baseline value and the upper end as the ceiling for tested, presentable examples.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £19 Flints Auctions
Sep 2025 £125 Flints Auctions
Aug 2025 £94 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £80 Special Auction Services
Jun 2024 £150 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 £162 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £88 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon Sure Shot A1 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £80 and £150, with a median around £90, so a working example in clean condition is a fair guide to current value.

How much does a Canon Sure Shot A1 sell for at auction?

Three recorded UK saleroom results show prices of £80, £88 and £150, indicating that most examples sell in the £80–£150 band depending on cosmetic and functional condition.

Is the Canon Sure Shot A1 worth buying as a user camera?

At this price level it is viable as a casual film compact, but only if the seller confirms the LCD, autofocus and flash all work — a non-functional body has minimal resale value.

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