Canon EOS M100 Mirrorless Camera w/ 15-45mm Lens - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC enabled (Black) (2209C011)

If you're looking for a portable and powerful little mirrorless camera, then look no further.The M100 packs a punch with a 24MP APS-C sensor, a new Digic 7 processor (which is competitive with much more expensive DSLR's), the option to changes lenses (Canon EF-M line) and offers an easy to use interface via a touchscreen.I've read some reviews where people say that this camera is short on physical controls – no argument here, but is that a bad thing? It was designed that way on purpose and gives you access to all camera settings via a touchscreen interface, which most consumers (non-professionals) would probably prefer anyway.This camera was designed to provide a portable solution with relatively high-end performance. The M100 sports a solid Auto mode, but, if you're interested in stretching yourself creatively or controlling the camera manually (Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed), you have to ability to do that with this camera. The Canon menu is, in my opinion, the easiest to navigate, and is very straightforward.Another great feature of this camera is the Dual-Pixel Autofocus that Canon utilizes on much more expensive cameras in their line-up. While taking video and photos, this camera is very quick to focus and doesn't usually fall prey to the dreaded autofocus hunt while capturing content.I personally like the overall design of the camera. It also features WiFi and Bluetooth for easy sharing with my cell phone, so that I can quickly edit and post images no matter where I am.The M100 also features a flip-up LCD screen that allows you to see yourself while filming and taking photos – lending itself to be a great vlogging camera. However, the camera doesn't have a microphone jack, so you would either have to accept internal audio (which is pretty decent in quiet environments) or capture audio externally and sync in post.All those good things being said, there are some features that this camera doesn't have. The M100 doesn't have 4K, a large lens line-up like Sony, an ergonomic grip, or a hot shoe.The important thing to remember about the M100 is that it is designed to be a compact APS-C mirrorless camera, that gives the user the freedom to change lenses and grow with the camera. It is designed as an entry-level camera, and to be approachable for people who're starting to take photography more seriously. It takes beautiful photos and video, is easy to use and is a serious upgrade in image quality from a cell phone (yes, even Apple and Samsung products).While there are some improvements that Canon can certainly make regarding their mirrorless camera offerings, I firmly believe that the M100 provides the best VALUE in their entire mirrorless line and I have been very happy with the quality of this camera, especially given the price.

Someone has to be the first, and I guess I'm it. I'm an amateur photographer who has been playing with SLR cameras for the last 40 years.This camera was bought to replace a Canon S95, and potentially be the backup to my 5D2, which has been intermittently reporting the dreaded "Error 30" shutter issue recently. Right now, Amazon are offering a great bundle of this body (comes with the 15-45mm kit lens) and an EF to EF-M adapter, saving you around $100 - appealing to the Canon photographer. The appeal of being able to use some of my nicer EF lenses was what swayed me to purchase.The camera is slightly bigger than the S95 body and is nice to hold, has a good metal/rubber grip finish and feels sturdy. The kit lens pictures are exactly what you would expect from such a lens; it is not very sharp unless stopped down, but it's OK for the casual photographer, and 15-45mm is a good outdoor range for landscapes and such.Focus is relatively quick and mostly good, typical Canon. Taking a photo produces a satisfying shutter noise, and makes it feel like a 'real' SLR camera. The screen is excellent and the tilt function will finally let me and the wife take selfies without guessing (although I often love the surprise of how they turn out).The menu system is already driving me crazy, but I will caveat this with the fact that I have had limited playtime so far. Canon, in their 'wisdom' decided to do away with what are the most often used features of my little S95; that being Av and Tv (aperture priority and shutter speed priority) direct selection on the top rotary selector. This may be partially overcome via assigning functions to virtual buttons, and there also appears to be a way to specify the order and number of quick access functions, which will help. Note that the touch screen is pretty much how you interact with the camera functions to get to the nitty-gritty manual modes, and it's a variation of the typical Canon interface we all know, so takes time to get used to. All of this only matters if you like to get involved in your pictures and be a little creative. The menu is what's knocking down this review a star. Maybe I'll get used to it. The manual is a joke also. It's oversimplified to the point of uselessness. For instance, "Aperture Priority" is not even in the index of functions.I am finding this camera to be a mish-mash of pro features but caged in an interface geared for the casual photographer.So, I'll still be using my 5D more often than not, but this appears to be a great camera when needing a smaller, portable setup. As often is said; the best camera for the occasion is the one you have with you in that moment, right? I'm looking forward to trying out the 22mm prime lens offered, let's see how that sharpens things up.I will update this after I have had a chance to properly road test this, and also see how it performs with my EF lenses, no matter how awkward that will look! I still have to test out the the wireless functions too.EDIT 11/2017: I returned this camera along with the 22mm prime lens. The whole setup simply was not sharp or wide enough for me in landscape scenarios, so, I am back to my little S95, hunting for another big DSLR to replace the 5D.

Absolutely stunning pictures. The colors, the sharpness and the level of detail have to be seen to be believed. This is leagues ahead of any smartphone and on par with DSLRs. (I used to own a Nikon DSLR.) Very easy to use. Very fast. Decent battery lifeS. The pictures tend to come out better than what you see on the LCD screen. The app takes a few minutes to set up but once you get the hang of it, it’s trivial to use.The camera body is very small but the lens takes up space. That’s the price you pay for a range of lenses.Overall, an absolutely spectacular little camera and well worth it if memories and pictures matter.