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

The 18-megapixel EOS 100D is the literally smaller brother to the 700D sitting at the summit of Canon's APS-C sensor-based digital SLR range.

Smaller and lighter build makes carrying DSLR body and lens less of a drag; yet more compact proportions haven't obviously compromised picture quality

The lighter construction results in more obvious camera shake in lower light; no angle adjustable LCD plus a smaller handgrip than the 700D which costs just 50 quid more

Canon's high-performing EOS Rebel SL1 is the tiniest digital SLR you can put your hands on, but it may be too small for some hands. (4 out of 5) Pros Compact design Touch screen Quick to start and focus 4fps continuous shooting Smooth live view focus experience Microphone input Good high ISO...

Compact design; Touch screen; Quick to start and focus; 4fps continuous shooting; Smooth live view focus experience; Microphone input; Good high ISO performance

Limited Raw burst shooting; Pentamirror viewfinder; Fixed rear LCD; May be too small for some hands

The Canon EOS 100D certainly offers an interesting proposition for anyone looking to purchase their first D-SLR; or indeed for Canon D-SLR owners who are looking to invest in a lightweight back-up to their everyday camera.

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...

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

No sensor improvements since 550D; Cheap construction

This is NOT a scaled down version of other DSLRs. It is packed with the same features you would find in a full size body one. The touch screen is great especially if you are a smart phone user and are used to such things. Beware of changing settings with your nose though!! It can happen.

Canon DSLRs remain top sellers because they take good stills – and in the case of the EOS Rebel SL1 – good videos.

Quality Canon 18MP stills; Good 1080/30p videos; Very fast; accurate focusing

Grip may be too small for some; Mono onboard sound; Quality falls off after ISO 800