Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Kit
About this product
The Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Kit is the most affordable way into Canon’s RF-mount system, combining a 24.1-megapixel APS-C sensor with a small, light body and a starter zoom lens. It is for beginners moving up from a phone who mainly want better still photos and a traditional viewfinder.
How much does the Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Kit cost?
When we last checked in October 2026, the Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Kit was typically selling for about $475 – $625 in the US. That is an approximate range, not a quote: the retailer changes prices often, and colour, size or storage options can move it up or down. Use the Buy Now button to see the exact price today before you decide.
Key features
- 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with DIGIC 8 processor: A clear step up from phone and compact-camera sensors, with more detail and better results as light fades.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF: Face and eye detection keep people sharp in stills and Full HD video.
- Electronic viewfinder: An OLED panel of about 2.36 million dots lets you compose at eye level, which is useful in bright sunlight.
- Continuous shooting up to about 6.5 frames per second: This is with focus locked on the first frame, so it suits predictable action more than erratic subjects.
- 4K video at 24p or 25p, Full HD at up to 60p: 4K is available, though Full HD is the stronger mode on this camera.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Images can be transferred to a phone for sharing.
- Compact body: Roughly 356 g including battery and card, per Canon’s specifications, so it is easy to carry all day.
What we like
- Strong image quality from the APS-C sensor for an entry-level camera.
- A proper viewfinder, which many small cameras leave out.
- A light body that does not get left at home.
- The RF mount gives a path to better lenses later.
- Wireless transfer to a phone.
What to consider
- The rear screen is fixed and is not a touchscreen, so there is no tap to focus and no flipping it for selfies or low angles.
- 4K video is cropped and relies on slower contrast-detection autofocus.
- There is no in-body stabilisation, so you depend on stabilised lenses.
Who should buy it
The Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Kit is for learning photography on a tight budget. If your priority is stills of family, travel and everyday life, and you want a mirrorless camera for beginners with a viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, it delivers the core of what matters.
Look elsewhere if video is a big part of your plans. Video-focused users are much better served by the EOS R50, which has a touchscreen that flips out and stronger 4K. Anyone who relies on tapping a screen to focus, as on a phone, may also find the R100’s button-only operation frustrating.
How it compares
The Canon EOS R100 sits at the entry tier of interchangeable-lens cameras. Compared with phones and compact cameras, its larger sensor and the option to change lenses are real advantages for stills. Compared with the next tier of mirrorless cameras, Canon has cut corners to reach the price: a fixed non-touch screen, cropped 4K and simpler burst shooting. Higher tiers add articulating touchscreens, faster autofocus in video and, further up, in-body stabilisation. The R100 keeps the sensor quality and gives up the conveniences.
What to check before you buy
- Which lens or lenses are in the kit. The usual pairing is the RF-S 18-45mm zoom, and some kits add a telephoto zoom, but bundles differ.
- Whether extras such as a bag, memory card or spare battery are genuine Canon items or third-party add-ons.
- Whether a memory card is included. Often it is not.
- Whether the listing is a new unit with local support or an imported model.
- The exact kit configuration, confirmed with the retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS R100 good for beginners?
Yes, for still photography. It has a capable APS-C sensor, face and eye detection autofocus and a viewfinder in a light body. Be aware that the screen is fixed and not touch-sensitive.
Does the Canon EOS R100 shoot 4K video?
Yes, at 24p or 25p. The 4K image is cropped and uses slower contrast-detection autofocus. Full HD records at up to 60p with Dual Pixel autofocus.
Does the Canon EOS R100 have a touchscreen?
No. The rear screen is fixed and is not a touchscreen, so settings and focus points are controlled with buttons.
What lens comes with the Canon EOS R100 kit?
The usual kit lens is the RF-S 18-45mm zoom. Some bundles add a telephoto zoom. Kits differ, so check the listing for the exact lenses included.
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