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Canon EOS M100

The Canon EOS M100 is one of the smallest and simplest EF-M mirrorless cameras — designed for smartphone users taking their first step into interchangeable-lens photography. Its 24.2MP APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS sensor delivers fast, reliable autofocus with face and subject detection. A tilting touchscreen makes self-portraits and casual shooting practical, and the EF-M lens ecosystem provides room to grow. The M100 lacks an EVF, IBIS, and 4K video — omissions that are deliberate, keeping the camera approachable, affordable, and easy to use. For casual photographers who want genuine APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body, the M100 delivers confidently.

GearFrame's Take

The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.

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£200 new
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Core
Released
2017
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm
Weight
302g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection
Burst Rate
6.1fps
Battery Life
~295 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/60p
Viewfinder
None
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

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7 lenses compatible with the Canon EF-M mount mount.

Who should buy this
  • Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
  • Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
  • Students and beginners learning photography
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Casual
8.5
Travel
8.0
Portrait
7.5
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Street
6.5
Sports & Action
4.5
Great For
📷
Casual Simple, reliable, and produces great-looking photos effortlessly — exactly what it was designed for.
✈️
Travel Light, compact, and easy to use — a great travel companion for those wanting better quality than a smartphone.
👤
Portrait Dual Pixel AF and face detection produce sharp, reliable portraits.
🎬
Vlogging & Video Tilting screen and face-tracking AF are useful for casual vlogging, though limited to 1080p.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports & Action No IBIS and a modest burst rate make it unsuitable for fast action.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Canon EOS M Series
Canon's compact EF-M mirrorless system — from beginner to enthusiast.