Canon EOS R100 Release Date, Specs & USA Price [2023 Review]

2023’s beginners camera Canon EOS R100 Review, includes- its release date, Specs, Performance, Image & video quality with Price Range. Canon EOS R100 is the latest Entry-Level camera of Canon’s R series that came a month ago on 24 May 2023 with an Affordable Price and adequate beginner camera features.

Canon EOS R100 Pros &Cons

Cons: The Canon EOS R100 does not have an articulated touch screen, limiting its versatility and ease of use. It also lacks environmental sealing, making it less suitable for challenging shooting. The absence of sensor-shift image stabilization and a mechanical shutter further limits its capabilities. Additionally, the small viewfinder with 0.59x magnification may impact the overall shooting experience. Lastly, the narrow AE bracketing range of ±2 EV reduces the flexibility for capturing a wide range of exposures.

Pros: The Canon EOS R100 features a 6.5fps continuous shooting speed and a silent electronic shutter capable of shooting at 1/4000s. The Canon EOS R100 includes a built-in flash with a range of 6 meters at ISO 100. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/250s. It offers various flash modes such as Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye. Additionally, it supports external flash for more advanced lighting options. The camera also features AE bracketing for capturing multiple exposures with different exposure settings, but it does not have WB (white balance) bracketing for capturing multiple white balance settings. Among the Canon EOS R100’s exposure modes are Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual Exposure. It also provides exposure compensation for adjusting the exposure as needed. Additionally, the EOS R100 provides accurate color reproduction with a custom white balance.

Canon EOS R100 Image & Video Quality

The newly launched Canon EOS R100 boasts a high-resolution 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that measures 22.3 x 14.9 mm, providing a sizable sensor area of 328.56 mm². The EOS R100 boasts an impressive image resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels and allows RAW format file saving. This R100 camera boasts a native ISO range from 100 to 12,800, but can even be expanded to reach 25,600. The Canon EOS R100 supports 4K video recording at 3840 x 2160 resolution and 23.98 frames per second, with a bit rate of 120 Mbps. To minimize camera shake, the camera features Digital Video Stabilization. It uses MP4 format with H.264 video codec and AAC audio. It has a microphone port but lacks a headphone port. The high-speed mode of the Canon EOS R100 allows capturing videos at 120 fps, resulting in 5x slower and longer playback when viewed at 24 fps, creating impressive slow-motion videos.

The Canon EOS R100 boasts a rechargeable battery pack called the LP-E17, with an impressive average battery life of around 370 shots per charge. The Canon EOS R100 offers built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling wireless photo transfer, remote control using a smartphone, and connection to compatible devices. It supports USB charging and has HDMI and USB 2.0 ports for versatile connectivity options.