Canon EOS 100D is a new mini-DSLR from Canon,
designed to fill between Canon EOS 600D and Canon EOS 700D, as a compact choice
for those who’re looking for a Digital SLR.
Features
100D
has 18 megapixel APS-C Hybrid-AF CMOS sensor
100D has the same 18megapixel APS-C
Hybrid-AF CMOS sensor as 700D, with pixel phase detection on the sensor to
improve actual view focus, as well as focus while recording video. Hybrid CMOS
AF II covers 80% of shooting area, giving improved AF and speed tracking while
watching live or recording.
The back has a 3inch sensor, with 1040k res,
can be used to for menu browsing and setting up as well as used as a way to set
up the focus point.
The
front of Canon EOS 700D and 100D
Shooting modes consists of Auto, Intelligent
Auto, and well as complete manual shooting, together with the new Candle-Light,
Food and Kids modes. It can shoot creative effect with previewing the effect
before shooting, and the fresh news to EOS 100D is the ability to record 2
image versions, one with applied effect and one without, both are JPEG file, so
new users don’t need to have resource to the RAW file if they don’t like that
effect, or accidentally let the effect open.
Shooting
with creative effect is possible with the preview of the effect
Main feature
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18 megapixel Hybrid AF APS-C CMOS sensor
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3 inch touch screen with 1040k dots
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self-erase sensor unit
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9 point AF, 1 cross point
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Full-HD movies with Hybrid CMOS AF II
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Micro jack
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Creative Filters and Extra Effect Shot
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Built-in feature instruction
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4fps continuous shooting
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ISO100 - 12800, expanded to 25600
Processing
Canon EOS 100D is visibly smaller than
other Digital SLRa, and has a big rubberized gripping that also surrounds the
shutter release button to make sure that it can hold on to the camera well. We
discover that the gripping is pretty deep, and combines with the new 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, the camera doesn’t feel too small in the palm.
Canon
EOS 100D is visibly smaller than other Digital SLRs
Canon EOS 100D weigh inly 370g (battery and
memory card is not included), and has the dimensions of 116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4mm which
manifest an incredibly compact body with a Digital SLR having optical
viewfinder. Smaller than Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha A37, both of which are
considered compact.
The Q button on the back delivers a control
panel on the back screen, which can be used with the touch screen, making
changing settings fast and easy without having to get to the menu of the
camera. The good number of buttons and controls can be found on the back and on
top of the camera, including a dedicated ISO button close to the shutter
button, as well as a dial command used to set up the shutter and/or aperture.
Unfortunately, the 4-D controller doesn’t have the feature to move leftwards/rightwards/upwards/downwards,
and simply used to move in the menu. However, the Q button and the touch screen
works well when using.
There’re 9 focusing points, with a cross
point at the center, and the image info is displayed clearly in the viewfinder.
Hybrid AF on the sensor provides 80% coverage, though it’s only activated when
watching live or in video recording mode, and direct focus doesn’t reach the
equivalent speed and standard of the performance you hand from the compact and
mirror less camera.
Unfortunately,
4-D controller doesn’t have the feature to move leftwards/ rightwards/ upwards/
downwards
Menu is arranged clearly with the zone code
color, as well as a “My Menu” screen where you can customize the existing
option, making arriving to the options and your favorite settings easier. The
screen can be used as a touch shutter button when you use live view as well as
used to move in the menu.
Battery
efficiency is rated at 300 shots according to the testing result of Canon /
CIPA
Battery efficiency is rated at 300 shots
according to the Canon / CIPA test, an average level for a DSLR, 700D offers
more. 100D uses a small and new battery to activate the smaller DSLR body.
Extremely
fast focusing speed
We take lots of shots to check the response
of the camera, from turning on to the first shot, shot by shoot, focusing speed
etc. we take lots of shots then take the average to guarantee the accuracy and
consistency of the test, making it easier to compare with other cameras.
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Shutter response: 0.1
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Shutter response /focus – wide angle: 0.15 /
0.55 (Live view, Flexzone)
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Shutter response /focus – max magnification:
0.15 / 0.55 (Live view, Flexzone)
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Shooting timer: 0.65
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Shot to Shot with no Flash: 0.4
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Shot to Shot with Flash: 0.6
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Continuous Shooting – JPEG (shooting before
slowing down): 4fps (31 shots)
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Continuous Shooting – Flash: 2fps
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Continuous Shooting – RAW: 4fps (7 shots)
Focusing
speed is very fast, and using for live view makes the focusing speed even faster
than the prior Canon EOS DSLR. Time to shot each image is very good.
