Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have only used it twice and have lots to learn but so far it’s great.

I like having a point and shoot style camera to supplement my cellphone when the situation calls for it. What I don't like about them is the inability to change lenses. Though cameras that allow lens changes are bulky and heavy, making them unpractical to carry around for impromptu photo ops. That's why the Canon Eos R100 caught my eye; it has the professional quality and look of a DSLR without the bulkiness and weight. This mirrorless 24Mp camera has some really good features for an entry level unit. The included lens has a smooth range of zoom and does a great job in dark areas without the flash. The hot shoe is great for adding a pro flash or a stereo mic (the camera's built-in mic is mono). The main screen is bright and crisp, but is not touchscreen, which is odd and constraining. In bright sunlight, glare can be excessive, so it's great to have a viewfinder with an equally crisp and high-resolution screen. I was a bit disappointed in the 4k video, being cropped and sequestered to only 24p, which is ok but should've been better. I was surprised when I took several photos, and the camera combined them to form a video by adding a couple of seconds before and after each shot and stringing them together. Had I known, I wouldn't have been aiming at the floor as often before taking the shot. There a lot of scene modes and the onscreen navigation is very easy to get around and gives you brief descriptions of how you would use the feature. The built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth makes it easy to connect to your phone, transfer media or control the camera, using the Camera Connect app from Canon. It's surprisingly lightweight given its similar form factor to the R8 and 6D. I was able to purchase a lens adapter so I could use my father's EF lenses, which meant I didn't have to buy all new RF lenses, saving me money.

As a novice photographer the R100 was extremely accessible in the features that are a priority to me. Mainly I work my way down from 'the big three', shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. Then I can get into the nuance of fine tuning (provided I have time). I can also say the camera did a pleasing job in auto and intelligent auto. First off, I'm not too picky when it comes to menu and submenu systems. As long as there is no lag then I'm okay with taking time to familiarize how to get to the setting I need. Also, I have a wide latitude with camera ergonomics. Nothing on the R100 felt uncomfortable or off balance. The electronic viewfinder was good. I didn't experience any refresh rate issues or noticeable screen lag. The rear screen is bare bones and nothing special. There's nothing egregiously wrong with it, but it doesn't swivel, fold out, and no touchscreen. A touchscreen would have been super convenient, but it has all necessary information and is readable in outside sun. The camera is still image focused seeing as the video resolution with the most setting control is 1080. It can shoot 4k but you lose a lot of control when shooting and depletes the battery quicker. I love the ability to connect and send images to mobile devices. That's a huge plus when out and about with friends and wanting to send good quality photos over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. The R100 is a good entry level camera. It's small form and light weight make it suitable to take on the go and while I wish it had a touchscreen and more 4k control, I am very pleased with the images I was able to get out of the camera. There's nothing that got in the way of my camera taking experience. I was able to get pleasing results in every mode and in multiple shooting conditions.

It’s a nice camera I use it to take pictures mainly

I like this product a lot I’m so happy to have got it from a place with amazing employees!!

Excellent acquisition especially with the micro lens

The Canon EOS R100 is an entry level mirrorless camera that takes good photos but lacks some features that some may consider important to them. I view this camera as a chance to really learn photography without a ton of bells and whistles to see if this is a real hobby or art form for me without having to invest a lot into a camera set-up. All of my point and shoot digital cameras before the dominance of smartphone cameras were made by Canon but this is my first mirrorless Canon camera. I was pleasantly surprised to find that a lot of the controls and buttons were familiar and similar layout to that of my previous Canon Point and Shoot with manual controls. This particular set comes with the R100 body, the RF-S 18-45mm kit lens, battery, charger and a camera strap. There are minimal paper instructions included but the entire manual is available on the Canon website and there is a QR code for easy access within the camera’s menu. This is probably one of the few technology items that I actually think is important to read to fully understand the camera because the camera is not fully intuitive unless you plan to only use auto mode. I found the instruction manual to be well written, clear and easy to navigate. The overall build of the camera felt strong and not flimsy at all. The camera is lightweight and quite small, which makes it portable and something I want to take around with me. It isn’t small enough to be pocketable but will fit into any medium size handbag easily. Despite its small size, it does feel comfortable in my hand and pretty ergonomic. The grip is sticky enough to not have any fears of dropping the camera. The camera takes good photos and has the option to be completely auto for those who don’t want to learn all the manual controls. I won’t unnecessarily list all the tech specs here but provide all I would expect in a modern camera to produce good photographs. A common concern is if it can produce better photos than a high end phone camera can and the answer is yes. However, I found that it does take a bit more knowledge and practice to get the same results that phone cameras produce instantly with its auto processing. There is a bit of a learning curve that I am still working on as expected with cameras with manual controls. I really enjoy having the viewfinder. It helps in bright light and the sensor turns off the screen when viewing through the viewfinder. I find the viewfinder helps with focusing on composition and it is just plain nice to have something that is not a screen when everything these days is screen based. The menus are not immediately intuitive but they do become easy to use after getting used to them and repeated use. The default is a guided menu that explains what each setting does. It is really helpful especially for beginners or someone new to a Canon mirrorless system. The guided menu can be turned off once you get used to it. The cons of this camera is what it is missing. Understandably, as an entry level camera, there are some items that have been left out to make it affordable. What is surprising though is that some of those items are ones that are on my almost decade old Canon Point and Shoot. I think the most noteworthy missing features are (1) no touch screen, (2) no swivel or rotating screen, (3) no USB-C charging, and (4) no body IS. I didn’t think I would mind that there was no touch screen but it turns out it is something I really wish the camera had. I find myself often wanting to touch the screen to zoom in when reviewing photos or going through the menus faster. While using the buttons to scroll is fine, touch screens are just so intuitive and commonplace now that it really is annoying to not have one on this camera. I really miss not being able to select a focus point on the screen which is something easily done on a phone camera and screen. The fixed screen is fine with me as a person who mostly wants to take photographs but it does mean that it can’t be used for someone who vlogs or takes photos at angles that need the flexibility of the screen being visible at those positions. USB-C charging would be nice but I don’t mind using the charger and battery. Not having IS in the body is easily compensated by having a lens with IS and really for an entry level camera, I don’t expect IS. The important consideration in purchasing this camera is whether Canon picked the right features to eliminate and if they are just nice to have rather than expected and necessary in a modern camera. Overall, I think eliminating the touch screen and having it be fixed, makes this not right for people who want more than to just take photographs. It’s probably not good for social media content creation or selfies. I like that this camera uses the RF and RF-S lenses. There is not much variety yet but it is the line that Canon keeps adding lenses to. This will allow me to have more choices in the future to grow with the lenses. This is a small sensor format and I do have to take into account cropping when looking at new lenses (as opposed to full frame cameras). The ability to buy third party lenses is limited unless an adapter is purchased. For now, the included kit lens (RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3) is plenty and will allow me to experiment for a bit. The kit lens is plastic but not flimsy at all and helps keep the entire set-up lightweight and portable. Overall, I am having fun learning photography with the Canon R100. This is an affordable and good camera to expand into photography with more manual controls. It, however, is not a versatile camera that will be appropriate for those wanting to make social media content and expecting all the technological advances they are used to with camera phones. This is a purely entry level camera for those that are perhaps upgrading from older DSLRs or to start their journey into mirrorless cameras and interchangeable lens cameras.

I’ve been a fan of canon cameras for a long time now, having had a Canon Rebel T3i for many years that has served me well. I was looking for something that had 4K formats and would be more compact than the Rebel, but still has plenty of advanced features so I picked up the Canon EOS R100 with RF-S 18-45MM Lens. Pros: - Super light weight - Easy to use. - 4K photo and video! Cons: - No flip around LCD screen. - Different size lens (EOS R100 uses the Canon RF-S) In the box, this kit contains the Camera body, a Lens (RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM), Charger, Battery, Lens caps, neck strap and some manuals. Setup is quick, the battery comes with some charge but will need a full charge before you set out. I wasn’t aware the RF-S lens needed to be extended, so I received the “Set the lens to the shooting position” message on the camera when I first turned it on. I was not sure what this indicated, which led me to look it up online, and a few mins later extended the lens by twisting the white dot indicator to the first setting. After that, the camera was good to go! The only two let downs on this model in comparison to the Rebel I had was the change in Lens series and no flip out LCD screen. The Lens change made sense, with the smaller body of the camera and new lens technology things are going to change. There is an adapter mount between the EF and RF lens, that would allow the use of the older lens, but I’d prefer to just buy an updated lens to take advantage of the smaller size of the newer lens. The other let down, no flip out screen will probably only matter to a few users with specific use cases, but it was something nice to have if you were using the camera as a video camera. The biggest benefit of the Canon EOS R100 is the size and weight of the camera, this thing is tiny and light weight compared to older models. It was so light in fact, that I was concerned that the shipping box was empty when I received it! The new camera body is only XXX, your lens will vary by model but the included RF-S 18-45mm comes in at only XXX. The compactness and light weight nature of this camera makes it great for on the go or travel, plus if you have an older camera bag it should fit well along with a couple of lenses. The kit includes one LP-E17 battery and a compact flip-out charger that charges the battery in about 2 to 4 hours. The estimated use time of the battery at room temperature is only an hour and half, which means I’ll probably pick up a few spare batteries sooner than later. But this will only matter if you’re using your camera for longer sessions than one battery would last. Like most canon cameras, there is an easy-to-use settings dial that pretty much explains itself. I’m no pro, so I’m not going to bore you with all the possible settings, but the settings I use the most are Scene Intelligent Auto and Special Scene. Both either adjust the settings for you based on the conditions or fix the settings to shoot a specific type of condition. Canon has pretty much perfected the settings dial, but I’m not a Professional, so I know I don’t use many of the hidden features available in manual mode. One of the main reasons for getting a newer Camera was for the 4K video and photo format. The Canon EOS R100 has a 24.1 MP sensor which can capture a resolution of 6000 by 4000 pixels. For video, the EOS R100 can capture 4K at 24 FPS, but can also capture Full HD at 60 FPS which is far better than my old camera! Overall, I think the Canon EOS R100 is a great camera. It is a huge upgrade over my old Canon Rebel T3i, with plenty of new features all in a much smaller camera. I would suggest the Canon EOS R100 for beginners or semi-pro’s who want a camera that is full feature but compact and lightweight. I can’t wait to put this to good use on my next photo project!

With all the features and system guidance, the Canon EOS R100 almost makes me wish I had started with this camera before getting into DSLR, as I think it would greatly decrease the learning curve. It's a great camera to break into photography and understand mode selection, focus dynamics, and have a bit of fun with the built in filters and photo editing options. In the box is the R100 camera body, 18-45 mm lens, lens / dust caps, battery pack, battery charger, and neck strap. Setup is simple, charge the battery, insert an SD card (not included), and set up an account with the companion app, Cannon Connect. Once set up, the camera will walk you through each photography mode, and associated options under each mode. The camera offers the following nine modes: 1. Scene intelligent auto which is autofocus 2. Hybrid auto, where clips of scenes taken prior to a shot are compiled into a movie (good for social media applications) 3. Special scene, this optimizes the settings based on the scene type selected (examples are portrait, landscape, sports, etc) 4. Creative filters, there are 10 different filter options such as fish eye effect and water painting effect 5. Movie recording with either manual or auto exposure options 6. Manual exposure 7. Aperture priority AE allowing for background blurring 8. Shutter priority AE to photograph movement 9. Program AE, in my opinion this is a hybrid between autofocus and manual exposure, it allows for some manual inputs but not fully manual. Specs on this camera are that it boasts a 24.1 megapixel resolution and 4k video with frame rates up to 120 fps. The digital zoom is 10x, includes low / high lighting sensitivity, autofocus, brightness control, timer with delays, RF lens compatibility, integrated flash, face detection, and a few other standard features. The camera connects to your phone via Bluetooth and/or wifi, and the companion app will allow you to control the camera shutter via your phone. I took some tripod remote photos by setting up the shot then walking away and using my Android phone with the app. There was some minor lag in between shots, but overall it worked well and could come in handy for sports or other entertainment content where you don't want to be tethered to a camera tripod. The camera does allow for an external microphone to be connected for video recording audio. This is my first mirrorless camera so I wasn't sure what to expect. As I worked through the guided workflow and settings, I found this camera to cater to those interested in learning intermediate photography skills by providing many auto settings with giving just enough options to capture features without needing to understand the full physics behind setting up the shot. To test this theory, I let my 13 year old try this, since he's been begging for a DSLR since his older sister purchased one a year ago. My son was able to replicate some really neat photos of movement and artistic styling (blur and zoom combinations) via the mode selection that rivaled my daughter's DSLR manually adjusted shots. He also really liked the filters and adjustability offered through the various modes and settings. Personally, as an amateur photographer, in comparison to my Canon DSLR, I love the size and weight of this camera, it's easy to hold and is highly portable. I find that the camera mode selection guidance is relatively intuitive and easy for most to figure out the correct mode within the first two attempts. I was a bit disappointed that the large display screen was not touch enabled, so at times it was clunky to scroll through and select options using the directional buttons on the camera. On the flip side, I appreciate that the screen will show up via the viewfinder when I move the camera to my eye, this means that if I'm looking through the viewfinder I can still see the mode guidance and use the selection mirror without dropping the camera from my eye. Overall I think this is a great entry camera, allowing all levels of users to take beautiful photos while learning how to optimize settings as they go.

This is a very good mirrorless camera aimed squarely at the casual user who’s interested in using more advanced manual features. I’ve always been a phone camera user (since the cameras on Pixel phones are so good), so this camera is definitely a good introduction for me. Image quality is reliably excellent through the included detachable 18-45 mm lens (giving optical zoom up to 2.5x -- not very much, although you can always enable digital zoom up to 10x in the settings). If you’re familiar with Canon cameras, the various shooting modes and Scene presets will be no surprise, including Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Food, etc. There are also modes that give the user more manual control, like Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual Mode. Autofocus is fast, and usually allows for a quick snap (although there were a couple of candid shots I took at Thanksgiving dinner that ended up a little blurry). Preset filters like Fisheye and Watercolor are a bit gimmicky, and probably won’t be that useful for most photographers. Video recording can go as high as FHD at 60 FPS or 4K at 24 FPS. Image and sound quality is good (and there’s also an option to connect a higher quality external mic). There is digital image stabilization (but not optical), so video shakiness is reduced a little, but it’s not great. The built-in flash works decently. It’s a manual flip-up, which at first seemed a bit low-tech to me (as opposed to it automatically popping up when the camera sensed it needed more light) -- however, I came to appreciate it, because it was easy to choose not to use the flash if I didn’t want it, even though the system was suggesting more light. When I did use the flash, pics were a bit washed out, but this is pretty common for basic flash, and can be minimized by stepping back and zooming in. Controls are fairly self-explanatory, especially if you’re used to Canon, and the onscreen menus can be set to give concise summaries of all of the various functions. The main display is big and bright, providing good visibility even in direct sunlight. If the ambient light does end up being too bright to see enough detail on the main display, there’s also a traditional viewfinder, but this is simply a smaller LCD display -- it doesn’t look directly through the lens, like a traditional SLR. Build quality is excellent. The camera feels solid, buttons and switches have good tactile feedback, and materials have a nice premium feel. There are a few different connectivity options. In addition to miniHDMI and USB-C, it can also connect via Bluetooth and wi-fi. I especially appreciate the ability to upload photos directly to cloud storage (for me, Google Photos). Oddly, although the manual describes “automatic uploads”, I’ve found that the process is not automated -- I have to manually select the photos and then proceed with the upload in the menu. Upload speeds are pretty slow -- it took about 10 seconds to upload each pic. Battery life is probably the only minor downside I encountered. I didn’t run a formal test, but I noticed that the battery ran out after only some intermittent casual use for the first few days, and then more intensive use over 3-4 hours of Thanksgiving festivities. Total number of pics was about 60. Of course, there are some settings that can help to save battery (primarily when it comes to the display and its brightness), but if you plan to use the camera on a trip or at a big event, it’s advisable to get backup batteries. I’ve seen reviews online that trash this camera for being too basic and cutting too many corners, but I suspect these were from photography enthusiasts who are accustomed to high-end $1000+ cameras. For the entry-level mirrorless camera segment, and for the intended casual user, I think this is a really good introduction to a camera that isn’t a phone or point & shoot.

## Design One of the first things I noticed about the Canon EOS R100 camera is how lightweight it feels. The EOS R100 (0.81lbs) is only slightly lighter than my Canon M50 Mark II camera (0.88 lbs), but is still very comfortable to hold. The back of the camera has a fixed screen (no swivel like my Mark II) that is oddly not a touch screen, which is something I use a lot on my Mark II and it is taking a lot of getting used to on the EOS R100. The camera uses Canon’s new RF mount for lenses, so the number of lenses compatible with the camera may be initially limited. ## Performance The picture quality is virtual indistinguishable between the Canon EOS R100 and M50 Mark II cameras. Both capture sharp, colorful images (some samples are attached to this review) that you just can’t get with a phone’s camera (although each year, phones are coming closer and closer to DSLR quality!). The auto focus system is also fast and accurate, and supports face and eye detection. The camera also has a lot of features to help beginners and advanced users alike. For example, the “Mode” dial can be set to: - Fully automatic: The camera analyzes the scene and sets the picture settings automatically. Not sure how to change the brightness or the amount of background blur? Press the “Q Set” (middle) button to select some common settings in plain English (no need to know what “aperture” is and what number to pick). - Special Scene Mode: One of my favorite settings is located in this mode: HDR Backlight Control. The camera automatically takes 3 photos at different exposures and merges them together to help “even out” overly dark or bright areas of the photo and maintain the detail in shadowy areas. - Aperture-Priority AE: Another one of my favorite modes. This setting puts a priority on aperture and handles the shutter speed automatically so you can achieve the level of background blur you want. Another feature I like with this camera is its ability to upload pictures directly from the camera to a temporary online storage area (image.canon) so you can download them to your computer or smartphone without removing the SD card and importing the images manually. Again, the ability to touch the screen is sorely missed during the Wi-Fi setup process (using the directional pad to type out your Wi-Fi password and email address is a royal pain!) and the Wi-Fi can be flaky at times, so make sure you’re close to your router when you use this feature. The camera can also connect to your smartphone with the Canon app via Bluetooth, and it will automatically switch to a private Wi-Fi connection when needed for things like photo transfers to your phone. You can even “wake up” the camera when it is off from your phone and transfer photos. The screen on the back of the camera is large enough to determine if your photo is a dud or not, and you can zoom in portions of the photo to make sure you captured the detail you wanted to. ## Battery The battery is rated for 340 photos per charge (of course, video recording and Wi-Fi will eat through the battery’s charge quicker). The included battery needs to be removed from the camera in order to charge it with the included wall charger. Unfortunately, you cannot connect a cable to the camera and charge the battery while it is in place. ## Summary The Canon EOS R100 camera is great for beginners and more advanced users alike, with plenty of automatic and manual controls. Pictures come out sharp and colorful. The built-in Wi-Fi is convenient for transferring photos, but battery charging is a little more of a hassle as you need to remember to bring the wall charger with you when traveling. Also, the fact that the LCD screen is not a touchscreen makes some functions more difficult than they need to be.

BACKGROUND: I used to be a pretty avid photographer back in the 1970’s and 1980’s, primarily using a manual 35mm SLR camera (Minolta SR-T 101). Could develop my own B&W film and blow up numerous 8x10’s in my make shift dark room. For color, I normally shot Kodachrome slide film and owned a high-end auto-focus Carousell. No doubt I would bore anyone remotely interested with my self-taught skill set, especially those who were not actually in any of the shots. Ahhh, the good old days when the sound of a collapsing shutter/mirror was just pure music to my ears… Well life goes on, vintage film-based equipment was sold off years ago, and I have been using a high-end mobile phone for my current picture taking. Time to upgrade? R100 FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Now this is one super lightweight, compact, fully automatic, entry level picture/photography machine. When set to Automatic Mode, it is near impossible to take a bad picture. The inclusion of an 18 to 45mm (35mm Equivalent: 29 to 72mm) zoom lens is an excellent starter lens, abet a tad slow at f/4.5 to 6.3, but very usable and a decent match with the R100 for basic photography. LOTS TO LIKE: There are so many features and picture options available, that one can get quickly overwhelmed. Like most things in life, a slow steady pace works best. Once you begin to explore the numerous photo features offered, a mere snapshot is a thing of the past, and the word “photography” becomes more in focus. I highly recommend watching a few of the online reviews; Tony Northrup’s hour-long tutorial is one of the best explaining all of the different modes, with pros and cons. WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: I get it, this is Canon’s lowest price “beginners” camera so there are features and options eliminated to be able to be competitive and still make a profit. The two most glaring omissions are, the rear screen is not a touch-screen. You must use the directional pad to manually navigate stepping through numerous menus that are complex and non-intuitive. And the USB-C port cannot charge the battery; you must remove the battery for recharging. Because the R100 is intended to be Canon’s answer to those wanting to upgrade from mobile phone photography, to a mirrorless DSLR, leaving out those two features are major turn offs, since every mobile phone has those two features embedded in their devices. Add in the limited 4K video capabilities, and you may well be better served with purchasing the EOS-R50 when on sale. BOTTOM LINE: Overall, an acceptable entry level camera that is capable of excellent photographs in automatic mode. And having the ability to choose an assortment of manual mode options, for learning and creative purposes, is commendable. If one is taking photography courses, and requires a mirrorless DSLR, then this could be a viable option, especially when on sale. Note that you may quickly outgrow it, and/or you may become frustrated with the non-touch screen menu navigation system. RATING: For my intended use, with the overall difficulty I encountered using the menu system without a touch screen, the R100 earned a 3-Star Rating.

The Canon EOS R100 4K Video Mirrorless Camera is a fantastic full-featured camera, perfect for automatic point-and-shoot photos. While shooting a wealth of pictures with my iPhone, I was excited to get the EOS R100 as a dual-purpose camera. I like the ability to use the camera's automatic features for quick photos. Still, I especially wanted this camera to help me learn all the manual settings and features to grab photos beyond the capabilities of my iPhone. Unboxing and Setup The Canon folks want to ensure I have all the necessary information for each part in the box. Each component is wrapped in a bag with a QRCode. The QR codes lead to a web page describing the part. While I didn't scan these, I did try to search for and read through the 600+ pages of the Advanced User's Manual. A printed Quick Start guide is included in the box. The camera body, battery charger, battery, neck strap, RF-S18-45mm multipurpose lens, and related printed documentation are included in the package. I unwrapped everything, attached the lens to the camera, attached the neck strap, and read through the extensive Advanced User's Manual while the battery was charging. An SD memory card is not included with the camera. Since this camera can also shoot videos, I recommend an SDXC memory card for high-speed recording. The door for inserting the battery has a spring-loaded door release slider. A full-size SD memory card slot is next to the battery slot. I followed the steps in the illustrated Quick Start instructions, and within seven steps, I was ready to shoot photos. Camera Use The camera is easy to use with the automatic settings. The settings dial has four basic mode settings: • Scene Intelligent Auto - Fully automatic mode. • Hybrid Auto - Short photo/movie clips. • SCN Special Scene - Selectable modes for different scene types. • Creative Filters - Selectable set of effects filters. These mods are where I'll spend most of my time until I learn the more advanced features of the four Creative modes: • Program AE - Automatic shutter & aperture based on subject brightness. • Shutter-priority AE - Set shutter speed, and the aperture auto matches. • Aperture-priority AE - Set aperture, and the exposure auto matches. • Manual Exposure - Manual setting of shutter and aperture. The last mode on the settings dial is for movie recording. Trying to describe all of these modes is far outside the scope of this brief review, which is why I recommend downloading the 663-page Advanced Users Guide to your tablet or phone for reference. Taking Pictures My first round of pictures was shot outdoors, using the fully automatic and hybrid modes. Turning up the back display brightness improves the ability to see the settings and photographs. I used the Canon Shutter application to connect to the camera and download the pictures wirelessly. Sixty-seven images took a little over a half hour to download. The pictures looked great on my iPad Pro, and I could share some on social media. My next round of pictures was shot indoors at a full-day event, mostly of people, which allowed me to try out many of the Special Scene modes. Since I had my iPad, I could connect and download photos throughout the day and share them with others. Summary I am thrilled with the Canon EOS R100 camera and the RF-S18-45mm lens. I can pick it up for quick automatic shots in many modes and settings. I will be utilizing the manual settings for more advanced photography, especially astrophotography. I highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting to get serious about their photography.

Short and sweet, I love this camera! It is my first mirrorless camera and has exceeded my expectations. Each picture has been sharp, pinpoint focused, and balanced. If I can capture photos like I've been shooting as a novice, I am excited to see what comes up next. There are some negatives that I'll lay out up front. For my experience, they aren't enough to warrant a lack of star, but they still should be noted. No touch screen. Not a deal breaker for me, because like any manual electronic, once you get used to the interface, it's truly smooth sailing. Next, the camera does not charge when connected to USB-C. That is a bit irritating. If you're doing a time lapse or shooting on low battery, this eliminates the option of using a portable battery pack to get finish up. Have no issue getting extra batteries s that's my usual MO, but that is a letdown. Lastly, transferring is SLOW if connecting vis cable or Wi-fi. Once again, not huge as in-camera transfer in all of my equipment is a last resort. I usually rip directly from the card. So, these are minor flags, but worth noting to any consumer. I imagine these were cut out to get such a gem down to this price point. Body is sturdy and well made. Feels exactly like higher end mirrorless cameras I've worked with in the past. Image quality is stunning. Great color. Acute details. In comparison with other cameras I've played with, I'd be gaslighting if I said I could see differences in images. Menus and options are extremely robust. Menus can vary between modes, but once you get all the options down, there is so much customization to make this camera truly suit your needs. So much control, it's overwhelming. Low light photography has been decent. As typical, the built-in flash is useable, but not going to produce "magic." Luckily, it has a shoe mount and all the needed ports to add on gear to get whatever shot I'm looking for. As for 4k, you're only getting 24fps, and there is some cropping that occurs. But, besides that, it's also gorgeous and pops right off the screen. If you drop to 1080p you can pick up some frames if needed. One major plus is this will work with higher end lenses. Often, when a new "value" camera is made, they make it proprietary so your experience is limited with only so much room for growth. Not here. If you can deal with the minor shortcomings, you can keep upping the level. As stated, I love this camera. Just paired it with a DJI RSC2 Gimbal, and I look forward to seeing what I can come up with. From portraits to chasing my son around in sport mode, it's exceeding my expectations in every way. If on the fence, jump over, you won't regret it!

This is ideal for those looking for an entry level camera. It can easily elevate your photography, blog, or overall photo-taking skills without breaking the bank. I personally think it’s a perfect entry point for those wanting to avoid spending thousands of dollars. Having operated a food blog for the past eight years, predating the trend, I find this camera perfect for capturing vibrant colors and achieving crisp photos in various lighting conditions. There are tons of features ideal for any situation. One notable point is that the camera does not come with an SD card, so I purchased one separately to allow high-quality photos. I've extensively tested it indoors and outdoors, focusing on still and moving objects, and I'm pleased with the results. The camera boasts an array of features, and if someone were to master those, capturing great shots will become straightforward: select the right setting, point, and shoot. While not considering it a dealbreaker, I have a slight concern about battery life over time, based on my experience with other cameras. During a family photo session involving three families, which lasted approximately one hour with 45 minutes of continuous usage, the battery level decreased by 30%. Not a big deal, but a caution if someone were to take it on vacation and take it on an 8 hour excursion. I’d then recommend bring a backup battery. Pros: - Affordable price - Rich feature set - Comes with a lens - Impressive video quality - Excellent entry-level camera Cons: - Features may be overwhelming for some users - Potential concern with battery life Overall, I'm highly satisfied with this camera. Despite my relatively short time using it, the camera excels in capturing various lighting scenarios, scenery, and landscapes. It offers outstanding quality at a reasonable price point.

Mirrorless cameras are the latest technological advancement in the digital camera space, combining the best aspects of a point-and-shoot with the quality of a DSLR. There are quite a few options available, although most mirrorless models command a fairly high price. The entry-level Canon EOS R100 is a new proposition at the more affordable end of the market, retailing for hundreds less than the next step up in the EOS range. It also has the distinction of being the smallest and lightest EOS R-series camera to date. The version here comes with Canon's stabilized RF mount kit lens, a perfectly diminutive match for the R100's svelte body. Unboxing the R100 -- a tidy affair with no styrofoam and a minimum of plastic -- reveals a camera that's even smaller and lighter than it looks in photos. Even with the kit lens installed the R100 weighs next to nothing, and forgiving the slightly awkward dimensions of a camera with a lens and viewfinder, it's about as tiny as you can get with these devices. Despite the tiny package Canon has managed to include both a viewfinders and a pop-up flash, as well as a 3-inch LCD screen and a small grip on the right side. Anyone with larger hands will wish for a deeper grip, but if you've used a camera without one I think you'll find yourself wishing you had something at all. The R100 kit comes with the basics (lens and body) as well as a battery and battery charger. Yes, like the DSLRs of old, you'll need to remove the battery to charge it, there's no charging over USB-C here. Not a huge loss on paper, but having a mirrorless camera with USB-C charging is a major convenience, especially when traveling, so keep in mind that you'll need to tote a charger around. As usual, there's no memory card included, but any quality SD card will work. Install a card and the battery and the camera fires right up, ready snap away with minimal setup. Canon has definitely designed the R100 for beginners, as the default user interface is extra-simple, with large icons and descriptions that appear for each icon. This is great, but can get a little annoying if you're comfortable with Canon's system already, but it's easy to turn off in settings. Coming from one of the other big-name camera systems, it's been nice to have icon descriptions, as some key functions use different names and symbols. While simple, it's pretty clear Canon focused heavily on the user interface when designing this as their entry-level model. You'll notice the biggest implication right away -- that large, bright LCD screen is both fixed in place and not touch-sensitive. I don't mind the fixed screen, especially because there's a viewfinder, but wow do I miss having a touchscreen. Scrolling through menus is just a little bit harder with only a d-pad, which can slow you down when changing camera settings on the fly to get that perfect shot. The biggest downside in my opinion is the lack of touch-to-focus. Once you're used to a quick tap-and-snap, having to move a focus mark around the screen with the d-pad feels positively archaic, and certainly makes changing the focus with moving subjects pretty difficult. Thankfully, Canon's autofocus system is very good. It's not the latest and greatest, but it's close, and very fast. I found it largely accurate, although it cannot recognize pet faces (only human), which means photos of furry friends may not always be in focus the first time. Be prepared to snap multiple shots or get good at changing the focus point on the fly when it comes to cats and dogs. Again, this may not seem big on paper, but depending on your photo-taking plans -- and in combination with the non-touch display -- this might be a pretty big downside. The R100 does include a selection of shortcut buttons on the back and side, but it's a minimal set, and there are no function buttons on the front or top to program to your preferred settings. You can change the default options of some of the included shortcut buttons, but if you're used to having a button for every function, you won't find that here. Thankfully Canon's "My Menu" lets you bookmark your most frequently-used settings, and with a little practice I was able to memorize where and how to change my preferred settings fairly quickly. Thankfully, the R100 is very good at choosing the right settings on its own, and folks that are content to leave the camera in its automatic modes will have very little trouble capturing beautiful images. The 24.1 megapixel sensor and snappy autofocus will give you great results most of the time, and the flexibility to compose shots on the rear LCD or the electronic viewfinder is great. I own another mirrorless camera without a viewfinder, and I really miss it, especially outside. Canon includes a sensor that automatically switches to the viewfinder when you hold the camera to your eye and snaps back to the LCD when you move the camera back, which is great for saving battery life. Both the viewfinder and the LCD have plenty of color and resolution to make capturing shots quick and easy. Another area Canon appears to have saved some money is in the speed of the camera's processor, which makes taking multiple shots in a row or snapping/reviewing/snapping/reviewing images just a hair slow. The camera takes just a second to record the photo to memory and ready the screen for the next shot, which on paper doesn't sound like much, but in practice results in a half-second stutter if you pause between shots. If you're the type that takes shot after shot in "burst" mode you'll likely be disappointed by the slow 6-ish shots per second. Keep this in mind if you shoot a lot of fast-moving action. I'm more of a casual/street photographer, so the slower speeds here aren't a dealbreaker, but they are noticeable. In a more casual or beginner use case the R100 performs admirably, capturing beautiful images without a ton of adjustment needed. Combined with the very compact and lightweight package this makes the R100 a great toss-in-your-bag travel type of camera. Over about a week of casual shooting I found the battery life more than adequate and I haven't had to charge it yet. Once you get the hang of changing key functions even the non-touch focus point becomes fairly livable, and Canon's excellent autofocus engine means you shouldn't need to adjust the focus manually too often. The included RF kit lens is compact, lightweight and very good. It captures enough light in most scenarios, focuses quickly and includes stabilization for shake-free photos. The R100 is an APS-C, or crop sensor, camera; nearly all the available RF lenses are full-size lenses, which mean they'll have a 1.5x (ish) longer focal length than stated (e.g., a 28mm lens is closer to 43/44mm on the R100). Like some other major camera manufacturers Canon has not fully fleshed out their crop-sensor-specific lenses, so you'll need to pay close attention when shopping for additional lenses so you get something with the focal length you're looking for. That being said any RF lens will fit the R100. If you're cross-shopping the R100 with other mirrorless camera systems make sure you compare the available lenses in each system before you buy, so you can be sure you're able to get what you need at a price you're comfortable with. To me, the Canon EOS R100 is a bit of a toughie to rate. It's small and light while being solidly-built, and in most scenarios is capable of taking fantastic photos. However, to achieve the entry-level price, Canon definitely made sacrifices, including no touchscreen and slightly-worse autofocus and processing engines, which have a real impact in certain scenarios with fast-moving subjects and/or a mix of people and pets. You'll have to spend hundreds more to get more in these areas, though, which is a very real concern for many. With the inclusion of a viewfinder and access to the RF lens system, though, you're not nearly as limited as you are with a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera, making the R100 a real value contender. All told, I enjoy the portability and quality of this camera, and it has earned a place in my rotation. Just make sure you pay close attention to the specs and what you're looking for when shopping this and other mirrorless cameras on the market.

The Canon - EOS R100 4K Video Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens - Black Camera body and lens package, is now the entry point into the awesome Canon R series of mirror-less Cameras. The technology that Canon has packed into this top rate camera for such a low price is simply amazing! It has most of the features you need that are included in it's larger bodied siblings, while also being smaller, simpler, and easier to use. The smaller size and lighter weight make this camera more convienient to cary around, which means you'll actually have it with you when you want to photograph something with better results that your camera phone can give you. This camera also takes 4k video, and with the adjustable telephoto lens you can adjust it to focus nearby wide angle, or a little further out for zooming in on your subjects a bit more. The included lens is worlds above the quality that used to be included with most lends and body "Kits" and is the same kit lens that is included in some of the higher end camera kits. When zoomed into the 45mm setting it gave very impressive results, with nice smooth mostly round Bokeh in the background, and crisp clear focus on the subject I was photographing. A professional nitpicker might pick out the differences, but nobody else would even notice that I didn't use a much more expensive camera and lens set up. The auto mode in this camera is so dialed in that I really didn't feel the need to switch out of auto mode unless I wanted to purposely experiment with different settings. I really think this is the best camera on the market right now bang for the buck wise. I don't know how Canon put so much into this and was able to price it so low!

The Canon EOS R100 4K mirrorless camera is a great camera that is high quality, easy to use and seems to be perfect for a beginner like me. As someone who is a novice in the world of photography, I can say that using the Canon EOS R100 has been an overall pleasant experience. Setting up the camera was straightforward after downloading the Camera Connect app from Canon. Within the app you can update firmware, check out images, use remote live view, Bluetooth remote and more. You can also use the “apps” tab to get access to other Canon applications for your camera. Using this camera was slightly overwhelming at first but wasn’t so bad after getting acquainted with some of its functions and buttons. There are many modes and settings, but my favorites were creative filters and Aperture priority AE. Creative filters gave me the ability to just start taking photos with various effects which is nice considering you could probably spend half a day just playing with settings. Aperture priority was fun too. Being able to adjust the aperture and blur the background was quite fun. The video quality was pretty good with this camera. The main downside was 4K video is capped at 24 frames per second. You do get 60 fps in HD mode, however. Speaking of video, this camera would be great for someone who is into streaming and wants to upgrade their video quality for their audience. Overall, I am happy with this camera. It doesn’t seem to have too much of what I don’t need in a camera. It’s fairly easy to use, lightweight and you get that Canon quality, of course. If you are looking to get your feet wet with photography, but don’t want to sacrifice quality, I highly recommend this camera.

The Canon EOS R100 is an excellent entry-level mirrorless camera that offers impressive image quality, ease of use, and a compact design—all at an affordable price. Perfect for beginners and casual photographers, this camera delivers great performance while maintaining Canon’s signature reliability. Image Quality & Performance Equipped with a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 8 processor, the EOS R100 captures sharp, vibrant images with natural colors. The Dual Pixel Autofocus system ensures fast and accurate focusing, making it great for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography. Compact & Lightweight Design Weighing just 356g (body only), the EOS R100 is one of the lightest cameras in Canon’s R-series. Its ergonomic grip and intuitive button layout make it easy to handle, whether you’re shooting for extended periods or traveling. Video Capabilities The camera supports 4K video recording (cropped) and Full HD 1080p at 60fps, making it suitable for casual videography and content creation. While it lacks in-body stabilization, it still produces high-quality footage with great color accuracy. Connectivity & Features With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, transferring photos to your smartphone is quick and seamless using the Canon Camera Connect app. The vari-angle LCD screen makes composing shots easier, especially for vlogging or creative angles. Final Verdict The Canon EOS R100 is a fantastic option for beginners looking to step into the world of mirrorless photography. It delivers excellent image quality, user-friendly features, and solid autofocus performance in a compact and budget-friendly package. While it may lack some advanced features found in higher-end models, it’s an ideal choice for those who want an easy-to-use, high-quality camera without breaking the bank. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) Highly recommended for beginners and casual photographers!

I’ve always been a Canon fan and this camera does not disappoint! Very easy to setup and use right out of the box. The one very noticeable feature is the very light weight of this camera and lens. Perfect to toss into your backpack for a day hike, etc. For the cost of this camera and the packed features it carries I would definitely recommend this camera to a beginner getting into photography to even a pro for a small quick backup camera. Very impressed and highly recommended Canon Camera!