The R100 isa mirrorless camera that uses interchangeable lensesand is small enough to carry everywhere.

But the killer feature is the price.

It looks like a winner, but can it tempt you away from using your smartphone for photography?

canon eos r100 front view without lens

Canon

In this case, Canon has saved most of the costs by using a super-basic rear screen.

It’s fixed, so it doesn’t articulate in any direction, nor is it a touch screen.

The viewfinder, too, is basic, with a 2.36 million dot display, which is good enough.

canon eos r100 rear view with screen

Canon

Video recording is likewise basic, but then, you have your phone for that.

In short, this is not a camera for enthusiasts who know what they want.

It’s an excellent entry-level mirrorless camera to tempt people away from their phones.

Front view of the Canon EOS R100 with RF-S18 45 mm lens.

Canon

Winning Against Smartphone Photography

It’s hard to beat the convenience of a phone camera.

A camera is a tougher sell.

But for people who aresick of the iPhone’s over-processed photos, this could be ideal.

And it does it at a price that’s around half the cost of a new phone.