However, if you have an investment in Canon lenses, want as small a body as possible, and prefer an optical viewfinder, then the Canon EOS 100D delivers excellent images, is well built with good handling, despite the small size. For many having a true DSLR that is as small as possible will appeal, and the Canon EOS 100D certainly doesn’t disappoint, although there are a few negatives due to the small size, namely the shorter battery life, slower continuous shooting (compared to the 650D/ 700D), and slightly fewer features and buttons. We would also recommend trying the camera in person, as you may prefer a bigger camera, if you have larger hands.

Scene intelligent auto, creative auto, auto, program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, 10 scene modes English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and JapaneseThe rear touchscreen matches the quality of the viewfinder. It measures 3in and is made up of 1.04 million dots. In all but the brightest light it is possible to see the images on the rear screen, and I had no problem adjusting settings via the menu. When the light is too bright and reflections are an issue, the optical viewfinder is the first port of call.

In addition, there is a customisable function button, and with ergonomics clearly a high priority on this camera, it can be easily pressed by the thumb when shooting. Canon EOS 100D review – Metering Image quality lived up to our high expectations. We love the colour output of EOS cameras, and with well-chosen automatic settings and extremely low noise at fast ISO speeds, it’s hard to get anything but great results from this camera. As discussed in the Metering section, there seems to be sufficient headroom in the highlight areas to overexpose slightly from the nominal meter reading and recover some highlight detail that otherwise appears blown out.The Canon EOS 100D's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 15 seconds, aperture of f/8 at ISO 100. In summary the EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 is a surprising camera in many ways, not least that it delivers the typical EOS experience without too many compromises at all. It makes a compelling alternative to a compact system camera when paired with the smaller Canon lenses (including the EOS M), but we'd choose the more capable EOS 700D instead as a natural partner for Canon's larger optics. Sitting above the Canon EOS 100D is the EOS 700D, which has a very similar specification, but a larger body, which may also suit some photographers. Overall, image quality is perfect for the fair-weather photographer. For those that like to shoot in low light, the Canon EOS 100D does seem to struggle at higher sensitivities, and time will have to be spent editing the raw files to get the best from the camera. The diminutive design should appeal to people who might otherwise choose a compact system camera (CSC). However, much of the benefit is lost once the sizeable kit lens is attached. This new 18-55mm lens bears an STM suffix (which stands for STepping Motor) to denote its improved performance in live view mode, and smoother, quieter focusing during video capture.

Personally, I feel that the EOS 100D stands alone in the Canon EOS line-up. Its size and weight make it unique and it can be viewed as an alternative to the EOS 700D or EOS M, rather than a model above or below. It also makes a great secondary camera for those with a full-frame EOS DSLR, such as an EOS 5D Mark II or 5D Mark III, or an EOS-1D X. Its design makes it an ideal complementary camera to these larger models.A hint of colour noise can be observed in the shadow areas in JPEG images taken at ISO 800, though this doesn’t really become a concern until about ISO 3200. I have said it before, but I find it odd that camera manufacturers don’t do more to remove colour noise altogether from in-camera JPEG images, given how easy it is to reduce it in raw files using post-processing software. At the rear of the Cannon EOS 100D sits the impressive 3-inch, 1,040k dot LCD screen, which is a huge improvement on the Canon EOS 1100D. Above it, meanwhile, sits one of the major selling points of a DSLR ahead of a CSC, namely an optical viewfinder. Although coverage isn’t a full 100%, at 95% it’s entirely respectable, and it also benefits from dioptre correction and depth of field preview. The secondary mirror is also smaller, and even the sensor itself hasn’t been overlooked, it being slightly slimmer than the previous generations of Canon’s 18-million-pixel, APS-C-sized sensor. The image quality provided by the 18-million-pixel sensor is good, without being exceptional. Colours are excellent, and in good light at low sensitivities the camera performs well, though it suffers a little more than I would have hoped at higher ISO settings. Without a doubt, a camera needs to be ergonomic so that a photographer can enjoy snapping photos effortlessly. As such, the Canon EOS 100D DSLR camera has been designed with such emphasis in mind. Not only that, it is really a wonder that this Canon DSLR camera can boast a smaller body. Thanks to its smaller design, it becomes extremely comfortable and convenient to carry and use this Canon camera to snap pictures without any fuss. Since most DSLR cameras are bulky and can be unwieldy, the Canon EOS 100D DSLR camera proves to be an attractive choice as it is considered to be an extremely portable option that gives you greater freedom in snapping pictures around. Hardy & Handy