Canon EOS M100

Compact, stylish mirrorless camera for everyday photography

Canon EOS M100
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 18
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 2209C001

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 7 image processor for fast performance
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 49 phase-detection points
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection covering 80% of frame
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps
STABILIZATION Digital IS for video, lens-based IS supported
BURST RATE Up to 6.1 fps (fixed AF) or 4 fps (AF tracking)
VIEWFINDER None (LCD-only operation)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth built-in
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
WEATHER SEALING None; plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 295 shots per charge (LP-E12)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS M100

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Accessed via touchscreen/menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via touchscreen
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Surrounds shutter button
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via touchscreen

How-to Use Canon EOS M100

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Canon EOS M100 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS M100

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2 MP
ISO Range 100-25600
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 6.1 fps
Video 1080p 60fps
Stabilization Digital IS
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Battery Life 295 shots
Weight 302g
Dimensions 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1 mm