Canon

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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Value & Depreciation
£450
Launch price
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£200
Today
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56%
Value drop
Over ~9 years, this camera has cost roughly £28/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon EOS M100

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Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Canon EF-M lenses: 52mm543mm355mm349mm262mm239mm167mm177mm1 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
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
266g (body only)
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
No viewfinder
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
295 shots
Dimensions
108 × 67 × 35mm
Weight (Grams)
302g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
6.1fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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21 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

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.0/10
Street
6.9/10
Travel
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.0/10
Documentary
4.1/10
Sports & Action
4.1/10
Landscape
4.9/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
Casual
5.8/10
Food
5.9/10
Macro
4.6/10
Architecture
4.7/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
✅ Great For
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Street 6.9 Strong on portability, discreet body and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Wedding & Events 3.4 Held back by pro reliability and generation. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Sports & Action 4.1 Held back by burst speed and viewfinder. No IBIS and a modest burst rate make it unsuitable for fast action.
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Documentary 4.1 Held back by audio and video capability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. 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.
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