Canon EOS 100D Detailed Review

In additional EOS 100D was introduced by Canon in February 2013. It belongs to the Amateur DSLRs category.

Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.

Also EOS 100D has a APS-C CMOS sensor with size of 22 x 15 mm² (0.88″ x 0.59″).

Picture of EOS 100D’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The EOS 100D’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 18 megapixel. That’s roughly average and will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 or A2 size.

The EOS 100D features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

The EOS 100D has an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror. Viewfinders with a penta mirror are typical for entry level cameras. The viewfinder covers 95% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.53x, an average value for a viewfinder like this.

The EOS 100D’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 30s.

The EOS 100D’s sensitivity is from 100 ISO and 12800 ISO.

Also, Canon’s sensitivity can be boosted to 25600. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

The EOS 100D supports all general exposure modes.

The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The EOS 100D’s auto focus processor has 9 AF points. The main point is about that the more points the autofocus has then preferably. If AF has more points then you have a better opportunity to have a focus at the interesting area. In addition, It is a big advantage in a difficult condition. For example, when doing macross.

Manual focusing is available in the Canon. Even in complicated location.

The EOS 100D has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 9m (31 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

The EOS 100D features a monitor with a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.04 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the EOS 100D’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The EOS 100D’s monitor can work as a touch screen, just like a smartphone. That can be very useful, for example to pick AF points, but keep in mind that touch screens usually don’t work when wearing gloves.

Display characteristics at a glance:

EOS 100D video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Canon EOS 100D Video parameters:

Built-in wireless connectivity is not available with the Canon. You will need appropriate accessories to wirelessly transfer images between camera and smartphone.

However, the camera can be controlled over a wired connection.

Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Canon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Canon EOS 100D has a LP-E12 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 380 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The EOS 100D’s battery battery parameters:

The Canon EOS 100D’s size is 116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4mm³. (4.6″ x 3.6″ x 2.7″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.6″ x 3.6″ x 2.7″ grams (407 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the EOS 100D:

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.