Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 falls to $499

Now $499 at Amazon. The cheapest way into Canon's EOS R system just got cheaper. The EOS R100 is the smallest and lightest body Canon makes in that lineup, and the kit with the RF-S18-45mm lens is down to $499.

Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 drops to $499. That puts a 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor in your hands for the price of a mid-range point-and-shoot.

THE DEAL

Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3

$499 at Amazon

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Get This Deal

For $499 you get a body and a zoom lens that covers the everyday range.

What You're Getting

The sensor and DIGIC 8 pairing delivers the kind of natural background blur that phone cameras still fake. Canon built this one for portability first, which is why it is the lightest body in the EOS R series. The autofocus system tracks faces and eyes in both stills and video, and it will follow animals and vehicles too.

Who This Is For

Best for anyone stepping up from a phone or an old point-and-shoot and wanting a real interchangeable-lens system without a four-figure entry fee. It also fits travelers and casual shooters who want a body that disappears in a bag. Buyers who need a second card slot, weather sealing, or heavy video work should look higher up the R lineup.

Final Verdict

A 24.1 megapixel APS-C camera with a lens for under $500 is the least expensive credible path into Canon's mirrorless ecosystem, and the RF mount leaves room to grow into better glass later. If a dedicated camera is on your list for holiday photos or a trip, this price gets you shooting now.