If you're looking for something which is truly portable, but still retains DSLR-type stylings and operability, take a look at the Panasonic G5 or the newer Panasonic G6

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 / 100D

The Canon EOS Rebel SL1, or 100D as it's known outside North America, is the company's latest entry-level DSLR and the smallest and lightest model with an APS-C sensor to date. Announced in March 2013, it's arguably the successor to the entry-level EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D and undoubtedly produced in...

World's smallest DSLR; Truly compact body, Good photo and video quality, 1080p movies with respectable continuous AF, Excellent touch-screen interface, Microphone input, Remote control over USB using PCs or Macs, New kit lens with very quiet AF and non-rotating barrel

Modest continuous shooting speed at 4fps; No built-in Wifi and no Canon accessory either; Screen doesn't flip-out; it's fixed in position; Basic auto exposure bracketing of three frames; No auto-panorama mode in-camera; Non adjustable AF area size in Live View; Loses size advantage once you fit most...

FIRST LOOK: Canon EOS 100D

Although it's too early to make a firm pronouncement before we receive a review camera, we feel Canon has a real winner with the EOS 100D. Many photographers have been waiting for a capable, lightweight compact camera that can accept a wide range of lenses and accessories and merge seamlessly into...