The compact proportions of the 18 megapixel Canon EOS 100D and its relatively lightweight feel make it an ideal holiday camera, for when you want that DSLR quality, while the smaller size also makes it less intimidating for human subjects, resulting in shots that feel less 'forced'.

Compact body; Lightweight; Good image quality

No tilting LCD; Indoors shots can be soft; Not much cheaper than 700D

The interchangeable lens camera market has shifted significantly over the past couple of years. Where once the bulky DSLR was the undisputed king, now smaller, compact system cameras are making significant headway into stealing the crown.

The Canon EOS 100D is the smallest DSLR available with an optical viewfinder, and appears to be Canons answer to DSLR-style mirrorless cameras, being roughly the same size as the Micro Four Thirds Panasonic Lumix G6 , as well as roughly the same price, although the G6 features a swivelling touch...

Excellent image quality; Excellent colour; Excellent noise performance; Very good build quality and design; Optical viewfinder; Q-button gives quick access; Smallest DSLR available; Great touchscreen; Improved live view focus speeds

Relatively high price; Relatively large lenses; RAW not available in some modes; 4-way controller could be better implemented; Shorter battery life (due to reduced size battery; Lacks panoramic mode; Wi-Fi would have been nice

When Canon came to update the EOS 650D DSLR it did something not entirely expected: while the inevitable EOS 700D surfaced, so too did the brand new EOS 100D, a shrunken DSLR some 25 per cent smaller and 28 per cent lighter than the DSLR. A whole new category is born. Well, sort of.

Small size; autofocus is swift; no compromise to image quality; live view responsive; touchscreen; engineering marvel in many respects; battery life lasted well

Small size; less advanced AF system than 700D and similar Canon models; less featured than 700D and similar models; viewfinder settings not particularly bright; some viewfinder AF point bleed

Canon has miniaturised the digital SLR with the EOS 100D. If you want a small camera, but absolutely have to have a proper viewfinder, this is your best bet at the moment. It's surprisingly usable given its tiny dimensions, although its 18-megapixel sensor is getting on in age.

A good and compact Canon SLR, but at current prices it's overshadowed by its 700D sibling

Lets start by saying I purchased this DSLR to go traveling with for 8 months. I am a amateur photographer and enjoy taking pictures of just about everything so far. The 100D is still with me now and its been perfect for all my travel needs!! I only use one lens which is the Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3.

Cheap; Light; Small; Easy Functions; Good image Quality; Full HD video 1080p; Touchscreen

Slow buffer; material of the body

I purchased this camera about 3 weeks ago and it is great to carry around when I am not using my Canon 60D. Light weight, small size and you can use your Canon lenses. I am p`d off because I ordered it through Henry`s on-line, paid $799.95 and now Henry`s has it on sale for $50.00 less!

Canon has always been an easy choice for entry-level digital SLR cameras, combining low prices with good feature-sets and impressive image quality in its basic EOS range. Nikon has recently taken the crown with its D3200, though - Canon's response has been to diversify and offer three entry-level...

Good ergonomics for its small size; Good image and video quality; Simple; easy to operate

No sensor improvements since 550D; Cheap construction

Nearly a hit, but the 100D's small stature doesn't quite make up for its stripped-back features

Small; light body; Live View performance; Great picture quality

No flip-out screen; Stripped-back controls; The 700D does more