Canon EOS R100 review: An ideal first mirrorless camera

[Shirogane]

 

Smartphones are undoubtedly the world's most-used cameras, but some would argue that they're not real cameras at all. By reducing the act of photo and video capture to mere point and shoot, they take much of the thought and process out of it. Plus, let's face it, they're pretty useless in the dark, or at successfully capturing anything moving faster than a pushbike.

 

 

The Canon EOS R100 seems designed for anyone who wants to ditch their phone, exit their point-and-snap comfort zone and embrace their inner photographer (or videographer) – and doesn't want to spend too much money doing so. Currently available for under $600/£600 (with a zoom lens included), it's one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on a new interchangeable lens camera.

But is it any good, or has Canon cut too many corners in its effort to cut the cost? 

 

The paucity of features will disappoint seasoned mirrorless photographers and video enthusiasts, but bells and whistles are not the point of this camera. The EOS R100 is simple but capable, particularly for photos, and feels like an ideal entry point for novices looking to master the basics of camera use.

Pros

• Lightweight and compact build
• Good human face-tracking autofocus
• Can shoot 4K video (at 24/25fps)

Cons

• No in-camera USB charging
• Fixed screen with no touch function
• Rolling shutter during video capture

 

Design

• Weight: 356g
• Dimensions: 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm
• Mostly plastic build

 

Connectivity and displays

• 3-inch, 1.04-million dot LCD screen
• USB-C, Micro HDMI and 3.5mm mic sockets
• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2

 

Video and photo performance

• 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• ISO 100 to 12800 (25600 extended)
• 8-bit 4K/25 or 1080/60 video recording

 

The Canon EOS R100 doesn’t push the envelope at all, and in some ways it feels like a throwback to the mirrorless and DSLR cameras of a decade or so ago. But while, for instance, the lack of an articulated touchscreen or USB charging is disappointing, I think there's plenty here to appreciate – particularly for those entering the world of dedicated cameras for the first time. The EOS R100 might not be very exciting, and it certainly doesn’t work as a showcase for the latest cutting edge features, but it is affordable, compact and well made, and its photo quality is excellent.

 

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[Shirogane]

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