Smallest DSLR Camera: Canon EOS 100D

Complaint about the size and weight of the camera I have ever heard 5-6 years ago. At that time, the greater the size of a DSLR camera, the better it felt. The large size and weight of impressive robustness, prestige and high quality.

DSLR cameras are popular and best-selling 5-6 years ago are large. But two years later, the trend started to reverse. Many photography enthusiasts who like the streets started looking for a quality camera that is smaller in size and lighter weight.

A heavy camera and lens becoming obsolete. Most likely because many have learned my lesson transporting heavy DSLR cameras with lenses and tripod everywhere.

Thus, many people begin to look like a new camera system mirrorless / compact system camera. But many do not want to switch, why are unfamiliar with the menu, viewfinder, lenses and features typical DSLR. Furthermore, many of which already have a DSLR lens large size.

Canon does include slow in making a mirrorless camera that is small compared to the Olympus, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and even Nikon. Indeed, some efforts have been made Canon, such as the launch of the Canon G1X, Canon EOS M, but they have not been warmly received in the market.

To attract and retain the interest of fans of photography to the system DSLR cameras, Canon released the Canon EOS 100D. The camera is as small and light as possible (only 407 grams with the battery).

Although relatively small and light, but the camera still has a mirror, prism and viewfinder-style DSLR. Most importantly, unlike the Canon EOS M can not use Canon DSLR lenses (except with special adapters).

100D camera can put all the lenses Canon EOS DSLR directly without adapters. 100D camera is packaged with a new kit zoom lens, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.

This lens is a refinement of the previous kit lens and will likely be bundled with Canon DSLR cameras in the future. STM is a technology focus motors in the lenses smooth and silent.

One of the other lens is compatible with Canon 100D 22mm f / 2 the size of STM is very light and thin.

Until now, I welcome the presence of Canon's new products. But that is rather worrying is ergonominya. The small size forced Canon to turn the handle, knobs and buttons.

Some function keys are also removed. Luckily the camera is equipped with a touch screen feature, so users simply touch the screen to change the camera settings.

When using a long lens and weight, the balance can be disrupted. But for photography enthusiasts who have small hands (ie women and children), or who want to bring a little quality DSLR camera to the streets, the Canon EOS 100D is a good choice.

The main specifications of the Canon EOS 100D:

- 18 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 5 Processor
- 9 focus point, 1 cross-type focus points
- Speed ​​consecutive photos 4 photos per second
- ISO 100-12800 (could be expanded to 25 600)
- Video 1080p30
- LCD Screen 3 "touch
- Weight: 407gram with battery installed
- Dimensions: 117 x 91 x 69 mm