Canon has done a good job with the EOS M100. It doesn't sacrifice any image quality or focus speed compared with the higher-end models in the line. Instead, it focuses on making things easy and making the camera portable enough so that you won't mind taking it with you to events or on vacation.

Very compact; 24MP APS-C image sensor; Fast autofocus; 6.1fps burst shooting; Tilting touch LCD; Built-in flash; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

No EVF or mic input; Not a lot of native lenses available; Touch interface will turn off pros and shutterbugs; 1080p video feels dated

A bit of background, I have a Canon DSLR and its share of heavy lenses and was looking for a walk around camera without loosing too much quality. I also own a Sony a6500, which should have filled the bill, but luminous lenses arena€?t part of Sony APS-C lenses lineup, and third party lenses are big.

The EOS M100 has been designed to be simple and unintimidating for novices and smartphone photographers, and it succeeds at that really well – but if you're looking for a camera that can grow with your technical skills you could soon find it frustrating.

Very good image quality; Super-simple for novices; Fast and responsive autofocus; Compact retracting kit lens

No viewfinder; Everyday adjustments fiddly; Full HD not 4K video; Not especially easy to grip

The 24-megapixel Canon EOS M100 mirrorless camera is made for novices who yearn to capture more professional-looking shots or video than they can using a smartphone or a point-and-shoot, but find most advanced cameras intimidating.

Variety of intuitive scene modes and settings; Lightweight and easy to use; Very good in low light and challenging lighting situations; Responsive swiveling touch-screen LCD; Relatively inexpensive

No electronic viewfinder; Lacks 4K video; No hot shoe for external flash; Smaller lens selection than what other mirrorless cameras offer

Canon has been playing catch up in recent years since brands like Fujifilm and Sony have become competitive with their mirrorless cameras. Not to be outdone, Canon has been improving its mirrorless camera line, and the EOS M100 is a proof to Canon wanting to have a share in the mirrorless market.

Wireless connectivity consistent Compact and does not weigh much Responsive touchscreen Entry-level camera with basic but easy to understand features Great colours

Lacks guided user interface Basic controls; no micro sd entrance Price seems high Plastic feel

The EOS M100, which was announced by Canon at the end of August in 2017, replaces the two-year-old EOS M10 at the entry level in Canon's mirrorless camera line-up. Marginally larger and heavier, the new model features higher resolution, the latest DIGIC 7 processor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

Damn those smartphones and their pesky cameras! With almost everyone having a decent snapper in their pocket these days, convincing people to upgrade to a 'real' camera is harder than ever for the likes of Canon.

+ Good wireless connectivity; + Small and lightweight; + Responsive touchscreen; + Well built for an entry-level model

Lacks guided user interface; Very basic controls; Doesn't offer support for a viewfinder; Very basic controls

Features are good and size is adequate