The Canon EOS M100 is a digital
mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
A mirrorless camera (sometimes referred to as a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) or digital single-lens mirrorless (DSLM)) is a digital camera which, in contrast to DSLRs, does not use a mirror in order to ensure that the image ...
first announced by
Canon Inc.
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on August 29, 2017.
Canon EOS M100 incorporates the proprietary image processor that allows the camera to capture still images up to 6.1 fps using the fixed focus and 4 fps
burst mode. The EOS M100 can be connected to all EF, EF-S and TS-E lenses with an available adapter.
Design
The EOS M100 is an interchangeable lens camera that uses the
Canon EF-M lens mount
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. The EOS M100 is an entry-level model which lacks the large rubber grip, multiple control dials, and
hot shoe
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flash
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that can be found on the larger and more expensive
Canon EOS M6. The EOS M100 uses the same 24.2 MP
APS-C sensor as the
Canon EOS M6. The EOS M100 also uses the Dual Pixel CMOS
autofocus
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system. However, unlike the
EOS M10, the EOS M100 features the same
DIGIC 7 image processor
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as the newer
Canon EOS M6. The camera supports
uncompressed
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1080p
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video
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. The camera has in-camera RAW conversion feature pre-loaded on it which is a handy option to convert images.
Sales
In its initial press release announcing the camera, Canon revealed that the camera would be sold in a kit including the EOS M100 and an
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens at a retail price of $599.99.
See also
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List of smallest mirrorless cameras
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References
External links
EOS M100 User Manual
{{Canon EOS mirrorless cameras
Canon EF-M-mount cameras
Cameras introduced in 2017