Canon EOS M100 Mirrorless Camera w/ 15-45mm Lens - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC enabled (Black) (2209C011)

If you're looking for a portable and powerful little mirrorless camera, then look no further.The M100 packs a punch with a 24MP APS-C sensor, a new Digic 7 processor (which is competitive with much more expensive DSLR's), the option to changes lenses (Canon EF-M line) and offers an easy to use interface via a touchscreen.I've read some reviews where people say that this camera is short on physical controls – no argument here, but is that a bad thing? It was designed that way on purpose and gives you access to all camera settings via a touchscreen interface, which most consumers (non-professionals) would probably prefer anyway.This camera was designed to provide a portable solution with relatively high-end performance. The M100 sports a solid Auto mode, but, if you're interested in stretching yourself creatively or controlling the camera manually (Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed), you have to ability to do that with this camera. The Canon menu is, in my opinion, the easiest to navigate, and is very straightforward.Another great feature of this camera is the Dual-Pixel Autofocus that Canon utilizes on much more expensive cameras in their line-up. While taking video and photos, this camera is very quick to focus and doesn't usually fall prey to the dreaded autofocus hunt while capturing content.I personally like the overall design of the camera. It also features WiFi and Bluetooth for easy sharing with my cell phone, so that I can quickly edit and post images no matter where I am.The M100 also features a flip-up LCD screen that allows you to see yourself while filming and taking photos – lending itself to be a great vlogging camera. However, the camera doesn't have a microphone jack, so you would either have to accept internal audio (which is pretty decent in quiet environments) or capture audio externally and sync in post.All those good things being said, there are some features that this camera doesn't have. The M100 doesn't have 4K, a large lens line-up like Sony, an ergonomic grip, or a hot shoe.The important thing to remember about the M100 is that it is designed to be a compact APS-C mirrorless camera, that gives the user the freedom to change lenses and grow with the camera. It is designed as an entry-level camera, and to be approachable for people who're starting to take photography more seriously. It takes beautiful photos and video, is easy to use and is a serious upgrade in image quality from a cell phone (yes, even Apple and Samsung products).While there are some improvements that Canon can certainly make regarding their mirrorless camera offerings, I firmly believe that the M100 provides the best VALUE in their entire mirrorless line and I have been very happy with the quality of this camera, especially given the price.

I've played with my Canon M-100 for the better part of 5 months and thought I'd share a few observations. Make no mistake - this is a fine, lightweight mirrorless camera which performs well under most lighting conditions and which will make most buyers very happy with its long battery life, multiple shooting modes, and ability to swap out lenses. I think it is especially ideal out-of-the-box for travel/landscape photos as the zoom lens that comes with the kit is limited to wider angles. This is part of the reason why I bought it (the other reason was because I knew I could swap in an adapter and use some old prime manual Minolta lenses with the M100's body). It easily fits in an over-the-shoulder bag with room to spare and is very light if work around the neck. I also love the flip-screen viewscreen as it lets me shoot from the waist almost as if I had an old Rolleiflex twin lens.A few caveats, then. Hopefully these won't be deal-breakers.1. There's no viewfinder.2. The view screen doubles as a touch-sensitive screen from which you will access most controls. The amount of control you can get through the on-camera knobs is negligible. (This shouldn't be a problem for younger users who are used to tap screens on iPads and iPhones, but will give some grief to those who are more comfortable with manual dialing).3. There's a shutter noise that can't be turned off. This could be a problem if you are a street photographer or if you are photographing a skittish small animal. (All other noises can be shut off easily.)4. No matter how I've tried, I haven't been able to transfer photos from the camera to my smartphone via either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. So I gave up and just connect the camera via a cord.5. It can be a chore both accessing the memory card and getting it in and out of its slot.6. This is an APS-C sensor and not a full-frame sensor.As I've mentioned, I love this camera and take it out for photo sessions at least once a week when travelling. However, all of the caveats I've mentioned are things that I think should be clear to the consumer prior to buying and that's why I've mentioned them.Happy shooting!