Canon EOS R100
Announced May 1, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EOS R100 is a compact and affordable entry-level mirrorless camera that provides a straightforward path into the EOS R system for beginners. While it excels at capturing high-quality still images, its limited video features and lack of modern interface conveniences like a touchscreen make it a challenging recommendation for more advanced users.
Weighted from 27 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent image quality and color reproduction
- Compact, lightweight, and portable design
- Effective and responsive autofocus for stills
- User-friendly interface and ergonomic handling
- Affordable entry point into the mirrorless system
Cons
- Fixed, non-touchscreen display
- Compromised 4K video performance with heavy crop and limited autofocus
- Limited physical controls and dials
- Lack of in-camera USB charging
- Restricted lens selection and ecosystem limitations
- Launch price $479.99 (USD)
- Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 4K 23.98p
- Stabilization None
- Burst 6.5 fps electronic 6.5 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 27 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 3/10
Should you buy it? No. If we judge this camera as a way to appeal to the smartphone crowd like Canon designed, it falls short.
- DPReview 79/100
There are two ways in which you can evaluate the Canon EOS R100. For a camera that sells for under $500 with a kit lens, it does what it needs to do.
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Ultimately, as the most basic model in the series to date, the R100 is unlikely to get any enthusiasts excited, but it still does what it sets out to do, providing a lower point of entry to the EOS R system, and a step-up in quality, control and handling over a smartphone.
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It's not exciting but it's smart.
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[T]he EOS R100 has the virtue of being cheap, it’s not particularly appealing beyond that.
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The Canon EOS R100 features strong AF performance, excellent image quality, a compact size, light weight, and a surprisingly low price. There is a lot to like about this camera.
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Canon have given this Camera a low price tag, but they've cut off too many corners here to really make it a viable alternative to simply spending a bit more money on a vastly superior R50.
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Yeah, and for the price point, I think that this is a very solid option for beginners, people that want something to travel with.
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The camera does what it says on the tin, creating a relatively low priced introduction to the world of interchangeable lens cameras.
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The EOS R100 is currently the cheapest way to buy into Canon's R-series mirrorless system, but for most users it's not going to be the best way to do so.
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The Canon EOS R100 is a triumph of a camera in this category.
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Canon's EOS R100 is an appealingly priced camera from a familiar brand that produces decent photos, but its non-touch display and so-so video features make it a tough sell.
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With its small form factor, comfy grip, decent photo quality and changeable lenses, the EOS R100 is an excellent camera for budding photographers.
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Make no mistake, the Canon EOS R100 is a clever little camera that’s ideal for beginners. It has a generally intuitive interface, and it’s sufficiently small and lightweight for taking anywhere and everywhere.
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I think this is a great camera for the person who wants to stay within around a $600 budget.
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I find myself just really in a maybe category on this one.
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The Canon EOS R100 captures good photos at an extremely low price. Image quality competes well with cameras costing more.
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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.
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The EOS R100 is a good first interchangeable lens camera due to its price, portability and excellent photo quality.
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The Canon R100 succeeds by understanding its audience and delivering exactly what entry-level photographers need. It’s not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focused approach results in a camera that excels at its intended purpose.
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[T]he R100 is a great choice as a beginner camera.
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The EOS R100 is a tiny, toy-like camera with which I easily can make the same superb images as I do with my big pro cameras.
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The EOS R100 is currently the cheapest way to buy into Canon's R-series mirrorless system, but for most users it's not going to be the best way to do so.
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If you’re on a tight budget, plan to shoot mostly photos, and enjoy composing shots through the viewfinder, don’t hesitate to go with the Canon EOS R100.
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I would say it's quite well spec for its price point, so would you buy the Canon EOS R100 in 2025?
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So yes, I think this camera, if you understand what it does and knowing that what it does, it does it well, okay? What they promise to do, they do it good.
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So if you just want to learn about photography and learn about shooting in manual mode and lenses and things like that, this is the cheapest possible option right now if you plan on purchasing a camera new.
