review Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M100

The M100 is aimed squarely at smartphone photographers looking to get their first 'real' camera, and its polished touch-centric control scheme reflects this. It's small, it's light, and because of the large APS-C sensor, is almost always capable of better photos than any smartphone.

 

For new users, we're happy to report that leaving the camera in 'Auto' generally delivered good results. Exposures were usually very accurate, and the M100 can automatically detect moving objects, responding by raising shutter speeds and enabling continuous autofocus - this is a feature we've seen appearing on several of its rivals. Face detection occasionally sees 'faces' in everyday objects, but simply tapping to focus on your intended subject will get around this issue.

specification

	Canon EOS M100
Sensor effective resolution	24.4-megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS
Sensor size	22.3 x 14.9mm
Focal-length multiplier	1.6x
OLPF	Yes
Sensitivity range	ISO 100-ISO 25600
Burst shooting	4fps 89 raw/21 JPEG (6.1fps with fixed focus and exposure)
Viewfinder (mag/effective mag)	None
Hot shoe	No
Autofocus	49-point phase-detection AF all cross-type
AF sensitivity	-1-18 EV
Shutter speed	30-1/4000 seconds; bulb; 1/200 x-sync
Shutter durability	N/A
Metering	N/A
Metering sensitivity	1-20 EV
Best video	H.264 Quicktime MOV 1080/60p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Audio	Stereo; mic input
Manual aperture and shutter in video	Yes
Maximum best-quality recording time per clip	29 min, 59 secs
Clean HDMI out	N/A
IS	Optical
LCD	3 inch/7.7 cm tilting and flip-up touchscreen 1.04m dots
Memory slots	1 x SDXC
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth
Flash	Yes
Wireless flash	N/A
Battery life (CIPA rating)	295 shots (875 mAh)
Size (WHD)	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.4 in. 108 x 67 x 35mm
Body operating weight	10.7 oz (est.) 302 g (est.)
Primary kit	$600 (with 15-45mm lens)
Alternate kit	$950 (with 15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)
Release date	October 2017

The EOS M100 succeeds in an area where many others fail: It's a fun camera to use. Auto mode works great for casual snapshots, there's an abundance of fun creative modes to play around with, and taking manual control over the M100 works more smoothly than the single control dial would suggest. It proves itself to be a great option for the novice photographer while still allowing room to grow.

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