Canon 100D vs Canon 300D
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Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Announced July 2013
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
- Successor is Canon SL2
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
- Released September 2003
- Additionally referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
- New Model is Canon 350D

Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 100D versus Canon 300D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and 300D (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 100D was manufactured 10 years after the 300D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 100D matches up vs the 300D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D and Canon EOS 300D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Canon 300D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Canon 300D
100D | 300D | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | September 2003 | Newer by 121 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Canon 100D
300D | 100D |
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Common features in the Canon 100D and Canon 300D
100D | 300D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D features outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Canon 300D has proportions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon 100D versus Canon 300D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 100D against the 300D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and 300D is 73 and 63 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and 300D.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 100D to produce more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 100D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 100D vs Canon 300D Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Canon EOS 300D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 100D | Canon EOS 300D |
Also called | EOS Rebel SL1 | EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-07-26 | 2003-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.7 x 15.1mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 342.8mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3072 x 2048 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 7 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 118 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 407 gr (0.90 lbs) | 645 gr (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 843 | 544 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $499 | $54 |