EOS R100vs FunSaver 800
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £12 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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