Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Body, Black {24.1MP}

Canon's entry RF mirrorless body with Dual Pixel AF at 24.1MP

The EOS R100 puts Canon's RF mount within reach of first-time mirrorless shooters without asking them to give up meaningful imaging capability. The 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC 8 processor delivers files with enough resolution to crop aggressively or print large, and the 3,975-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with face and eye detection handles the focusing work accurately enough that most shooters can stay focused on timing. Burst shooting tops out at 6.5 fps, which covers casual action and candid work without pretending to be a sports camera.

For video, the R100 is best treated as a 1080p camera. Full HD runs up to 60 fps with full Dual Pixel AF coverage and no crop penalty, and a 120 fps mode at 720p opens up slow-motion options. The 4K UHD mode at 23.98 fps records at 120 Mb/s but applies an additional crop and falls back to contrast-detection AF, so it works well for locked-down static subjects. A 3.5mm microphone input and built-in stereo mic give you audio options most phones can't match. At 356g with battery and 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm, this is a body that travels without complaint. The conventional hot shoe accepts third-party flashes, a practical advantage over some of its RF siblings, and Canon EF glass adapts over natively via the EF-EOS R mount adapter.

Who It's For

Photography students or DSLR upgraders moving to mirrorless for the first time will find the full manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority modes familiar, while the 3,975-point AF with eye detection does the heavy lifting during the learning curve. Travel photographers who prioritize pack weight get a 309g body with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for direct phone transfers via Canon Camera Connect. Portrait shooters working with adapted EF glass, including the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, gain face and eye detection that the older DSLRs this replaces never offered. Content creators shooting 1080p at 60 fps for social video get clean footage with a 3.5mm mic input for external audio.

Key Features

• 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with DIGIC 8 processor
• 3,975-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection
• 6.5 fps burst shooting, up to 6 RAW frames per buffer
• Full HD 60 fps video with full AF coverage; 4K 24p with crop and contrast AF
• 2.36-million-dot OLED viewfinder with 0.95x magnification
• 3.5mm microphone input and conventional hot shoe for third-party flashes
• 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm, 356g with battery; RF mount with EF adapter compatibility

FAQ

Is the R100 good for video, or should I look at a different body?

Treat it as a 1080p camera. Full HD runs up to 60 fps with full Dual Pixel AF and no crop, which covers vlogging and casual video work cleanly. The 4K mode applies a 1.55x crop and falls back to contrast-detection AF, so it works only for locked-down static subjects.

Can I use my old Canon EF lenses on this?

Yes, via the EF-EOS R mount adapter. EF and EF-S glass adapts natively and performs as well as on a DSLR. Canon RF-S lenses mount directly without an adapter.

What's the autofocus like compared to higher-end R cameras?

The 3,975-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection is accurate enough for most work. It covers 88% of the frame and handles both stills and video (at 1080p) confidently. The 4K mode switches to contrast-detection AF, which is slower.

How much can I crop from 24.1MP before quality falls apart?

24.1MP gives you solid cropping latitude for aggressive reframing or printing large. You'll get usable detail down to moderate crops, though pixel-peeping at 100% will show limits typical of this resolution class.

Is 6.5 fps fast enough for action or sports?

Not for professional sports work. It covers casual action, candids, and fast-paced family moments well. If you're shooting fast-moving subjects in sunlight where you need to nail focus consistently, it handles that. Anything requiring sustained high-speed tracking needs a faster body.

Does it have in-body stabilization?

No. You'll need lenses with optical image stabilization for handheld work in low light. The kit RF-S 18-45mm has IS built in, which helps.

Why is there no touch screen or articulating display?

Cost-cutting at the entry level. The fixed 3-inch LCD is non-touch, which limits AF point adjustment to button navigation. Higher R-series models add touch and articulation.