Product summary
- Model name: Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 / Kiss X7
- Release date: March 21, 2013
- Purchase options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Key features & specs?
- The smallest and lightest DSLR ever. Weighs 0.8lb
- Uses the same APS-C 18 megapixels sensor as in the Rebel T5i.
- Multi-shot noise reduction that delivers fantastic noise correction at higher ISOs
- ISO range of 100 – 12,800
- Phase detection AF mode in live-view ensures faster focusing
- Continuous shooting speed of 4 fps
- Canon’s trusted 9-point AF system, with center cross-type which is vertical linesensitive to f/2.8
- 3” capacitative LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040,000 dots and a viewing angle of 170˚. Comes with auto and manual brightness control.
- Built-in mono mic and option to plug in external mic via the 3.5 mic jack
- DIGIC 5 image processing engine
- 63-zone dual layer metering system
- records full HD videos in 30p, 25p, 24p. also records 720p HD in 60 and 50p.
- Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
- Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses
Features
At the time of this writing Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 is the smallest and lightest DSLR to have ever been made. Canon has successfully able to fit in an 18 megapixels 22.3 x 14.9 mm sensor inside a 116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4 mm body. It feels very small compared to even the smallest entry level DSLR that Canon has the 1100D. Further the weight of the body is only 370 grams as compared to the 1100D (450 grams).
The EOS Rebel SL1 has an 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, that performs very well in low light shooting environments with an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for photos and ISO-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for video. Canon’s DIGIC 5 Image Processor technology can render exceptional image quality and shooting speed up to four frames per second (fps).
The camera’s a new nine-point center cross-type autofocus (AF) system achieves fast, sharp focus. The new Hybrid CMOS AF II sensor, provides a wider focus area for shooting both photos or video in Live View mode.
To make the video capture easy, the EOS Rebel SL1 features Movie Servo AF for smooth continuous AF tracking of moving subjects. With the new generation STM lenses, such as the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, the Movie Servo AF takes advantage of the lens’ stepping motor mechanism for smooth and quiet continuous AF. The camera can shoot Full HD movies in a number of recording sizes and frame rates, with manual control of exposure, focus and Live View options. The combination of Canon’s new Hybrid CMOS AF system II and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens ensures noise free video recording.
The three inch Touch Screen Clear View LCD monitor II Allows clear and easy viewing even in bright environments & provides intuitive touch panel operation. Two finger touch gestures (multi-touch) allows easy zooming or changing images, accessing menu and quick control settings, and activating focus point and shutter release while shooting
The EOS Rebel SL1’s Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, can detects faces, colors, brightness, movement, contrast, distance and other factors and automatically adjusts and selects the correct exposure needed for the scene, ideal for users without advanced photography knowledge or experience.
The new Effect Shot mode, automatically creates two different shots, one with a selected creative filter and one without. In addition, Creative Filters and Background Blur Simulation can now be displayed in real time during Live View shooting. Advanced in-camera editing and cropping functionality allow users to view and crop the image using the camera’s LCD touch screen and save the edited version as a separate file.Also included the new special scene modes presets like Kids, Food and Candlelight for more creative shooting option.
Canon EOS 700D vs EOS100D
The good
Very small, ideal for people with smaller hands. However this camera may feel too small for comfort in larger hands.
Live view shooting, for movies has facial recognition.
The 3” LCD touch-screen has a resolution of 1,040,000 dots and comes with auto / manual brightness control feature.
The Bad
Like all small (read entry level) DSLRs built around an APS-C sensor, the EOS 100D also has less than 100% viewfinder coverage. In this case it is only 95%.
The continuous shooting speed of only 4 fps is not going to win any prizes. But then this is not an advanced camera, designed for sports or action photography and should be respected for what it can do more than what it can’t.
No quiet mode, so forget discreet street photography or candid portraitures.
Uses the newly designed LP-E12 battery pack which offers only 380 shots when using the viewfinder. Number of shots you get when using live view is much less. Comparatively the 1100 D which uses the LP-E10 battery pack offers 700 shots when using the viewfinder.
Similar Products
Canon Rebel T5i/700D priced just marginally higher than the Rebel SL1 is a much better camera in terms of options, grip and overall ergonomics. The EOS SL1 may appear far too small for comfort for someone with big man hands. At a good $150 less the Rebel T3i is also a great option.
Should I buy it?
If you have small hands this is probably your first choice DSLR. The next best choice would be the still available 1100D. The 100D however has a better sensor with more megapixels. Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Additional Images
Sample Images by EOS 100D/Rebel SL1/Kiss X7 on Flickr
Hands on
“A Day” – Canon EOS 100D
Shot entirely on the world’s smallest and lightest APS-C DSLR, the EOS 100D, “A Day” showcases the EOS 100D’s powerful capabilities in DSLR videography:
Specifications
| Price | |
| MSRP | $799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| Body material | Aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with carbon and glass fiber |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 |
| Other resolutions | 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 18.0 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 18.5 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | RGB Color Filter Array |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost) |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | Unknown |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | by built-in flash |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.87× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
| Flash range | 9.4 m |
| External flash | Yes (via Hot-shoe) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/200 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | Yes (4 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
| Videography features | |
| Format |
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| Microphone | Mono |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | Yes (RC-6) |
| Physical | |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | Optional |
| GPS notes | via GPE2 |
More info
- Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 Instruction Manual
- Sample Image click here
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