Rating 4.4 92 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price $1,468.03
Macworld UK
13 years ago

Canon EOS 100D review: The smallest and lightest digital SLR in the world matches the big boys in picture quality

The 18-megapixel EOS 100D is the literally smaller brother to the 700D sitting at the summit of Canon's APS-C sensor incorporating DSLR range. Indeed, the sales pitch for the 100D is that it is the world's smallest and lightest DSLR at the time of writing.
Pros:
  • Smaller and lighter build makes carrying DSLR body and lens less of a drag
  • yet more compact proportions haven't obviously compromised picture quality
Cons:
  • The lighter construction results in more obvious camera shake in lower light
  • no angle adjustable LCD plus a smaller handgrip than the 700D which costs just 50 quid more
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Ebay
12 years ago

Very good compact DSLR

It is a very good compact DSLR. Image quality also is good. The main reason why I bought this camera is the weight. Unfortunately if lack the remote wireless flash trigger and stereo microphone.
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Stuff.tv
12 years ago

Canon EOS 100D review

Nearly a hit, but the 100D's small stature doesn't quite make up for its stripped-back features
Pros:
  • Small
  • light body
  • Live View performance
  • Great picture quality
Cons:
  • No flip-out screen
  • Stripped-back controls
  • The 700D does more
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Photo answers
12 years ago

The Canon EOS 100D certainly offers an interesting proposition for anyone looking to purchase their first D-SLR; or indeed for Canon D-SLR owners who are looking to invest in a lightweight back-up to their everyday camera.
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Digitaltrends
12 years ago

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Review

The Canon EOS SL1 is a good DSLR, although a bit pricey – you can pick up a kit for $649 and $799 with an additional 55-250mm zoom. Yet, one of its main draws is its small size and it really doesn't deliver on that score since it's just a shade smaller than a classic DSLR like the Nikon D3300.
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PC Magazine
12 years ago

Canon EOS Rebel SL1

Canon bills the EOS Rebel SL1 ($649.99 list, body only) as the world's smallest digital SLR. There's no arguing about that; it's impressively small, making Canon's standard 18-55mm zoom lens look positively huge in comparison.
Pros:
  • Compact design
  • Touch screen
  • Quick to start and focus
  • 4fps continuous shooting
  • Smooth live view focus experience
  • Microphone input
  • Good high ISO performance
Cons:
  • Limited Raw burst shooting
  • Pentamirror viewfinder
  • Fixed rear LCD
  • May be too small for some hands
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eCoustics
12 years ago

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Review

Canon's high-performing EOS Rebel SL1 is the tiniest digital SLR you can put your hands on, but it may be too small for some hands. (4 out of 5) Pros Compact design Touch screen Quick to start and focus 4fps continuous shooting Smooth live view focus experience Microphone input Good high ISO...
Pros:
  • Compact design
  • Touch screen
  • Quick to start and focus
  • 4fps continuous shooting
  • Smooth live view focus experience
  • Microphone input
  • Good high ISO performance
Cons:
  • Limited Raw burst shooting
  • Pentamirror viewfinder
  • Fixed rear LCD
  • May be too small for some hands
Read more on eCoustics
itreviews.com
12 years ago

Canon EOS Rebel SL1

Canon's high-performing EOS Rebel SL1 is the tiniest digital SLR you can put your hands on, but it may be too small for some hands.
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dpreview.com
12 years ago

So in the course of downsizing from my Nikon D300 with the yummy 17-55mm 2.8 lens, which got a bit cumbersome for travel, I waited and purchased a Sony NEX-7 with the kit 18-55 lens.
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Pocket Lint
12 years ago

Canon EOS 100D review

When Canon came to update the EOS 650D DSLR it did something not entirely expected: while the inevitable EOS 700D surfaced, so too did the brand new EOS 100D, a shrunken DSLR some 25 per cent smaller and 28 per cent lighter than the DSLR. A whole new category is born. Well, sort of.
Pros:
  • Small size
  • autofocus is swift
  • no compromise to image quality
  • live view responsive
  • touchscreen
  • engineering marvel in many respects
  • battery life lasted well
Cons:
  • Small size
  • less advanced AF system than 700D and similar Canon models
  • less featured than 700D and similar models
  • viewfinder settings not particularly bright
  • some viewfinder AF point bleed
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