Rent the Canon EOS R100 with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens in Canada — Canon’s smallest, simplest mirrorless camera, ready to shoot with a compact stabilised zoom. It’s a great first “proper” camera for travel, family events, holidays and anyone stepping up from a phone. Key points:
- 24.1MP APS-C sensor — far more detail and cleaner low-light shots than a phone
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection for sharp portraits and moving subjects
- 18–45mm zoom (roughly a 29–72mm equivalent field of view) with optical image stabilisation
- Light and compact: about 356g for the body with battery and card, plus a 130g lens
Our thoughts
“This is the camera I’d hand someone who’s only ever shot on a phone. It’s light enough to carry all day, the controls are friendly, and the APS-C sensor gives a real jump in quality. With the 18-45 on the front, it’s a lovely little travel kit.”
— Will, Founder
Key specifications
| Canon EOS R100 |
| Sensor |
24.1MP APS-C CMOS (1.6x crop) |
| Lens mount |
Canon RF (takes RF-S and RF lenses) |
| ISO range |
100–12,800 (expandable to 25,600) |
| Autofocus |
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, up to 3,975 selectable positions; face and eye detection |
| Continuous shooting |
Up to 6.5fps |
| Shutter speed |
1/4,000s to 30s, plus bulb |
| Video |
4K UHD at 24p; Full HD up to 60p |
| Stabilisation |
None in-body (the kit lens is stabilised) |
| Viewfinder |
0.39″ 2.36M-dot OLED EVF |
| Screen |
Fixed 3.0″ LCD |
| Card slot |
Single SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Battery |
Canon LP-E17 |
| Weight |
Approx. 356g (with battery and card) |
| Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM |
| Focal length |
18–45mm (approx. 29–72mm equivalent field of view) |
| Maximum aperture |
f/4.5–6.3 |
| Stabilisation |
Optical image stabilisation |
| Autofocus |
STM stepping motor (quiet, smooth for video) |
| Minimum focus distance |
0.2m |
| Optical design |
7 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter thread |
49mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 130g |
Compatibility & what you might add
- The R100 has one SD slot — add a card such as the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SD if you don’t have your own.
- It takes any Canon RF lens, so you can add a telephoto for wildlife and sport, or a fast prime for portraits. EF lenses fit with an EF–EOS R adapter.
- For steady video and low-light shots, add a light tripod.
- Ready for more speed or video features? Step up to the EOS R7 (APS-C, in-body stabilisation) or the full-frame EOS R8.
Q&A
Is it a good camera for a beginner?
Yes — it’s designed for exactly that. Put it in Scene Intelligent Auto and it chooses the settings for you, then move on to aperture or shutter priority as you get more confident. The viewfinder helps in bright sun, and the light body is easy to carry all day.
Does it come with a memory card?
No — it ships with the camera, lens, battery, charger and strap. It takes a standard SD card, so you can use your own or add one to your order.
Does it have image stabilisation?
There’s no stabilisation in the body, but the RF-S 18-45mm has optical image stabilisation built in, which keeps handheld photos and video steady. If you add another lens, choose one with IS for the same benefit.
Can I use other Canon lenses on it?
Yes. It takes RF-S and full-frame RF lenses directly. Because the sensor is APS-C, a lens gives roughly the field of view of a lens 1.6x longer on full-frame — a 50mm frames like an 80mm, which is handy for portraits. EF lenses work with an EF–EOS R adapter.
How do I get photos onto my phone?
Pair the camera with Canon’s free Camera Connect app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and you can transfer images to your phone to share straight away. You can also use the app as a remote shutter for group photos.
Is it good for video?
It shoots 4K at 24p and Full HD at up to 60p, which covers family videos, travel clips and social content. For smoother motion, Full HD at 60p is a good choice. If video is your main focus, the EOS R7 offers more advanced video features.
