Canon's smallest DSLR — the EOS Kiss X7 (100D/SL1), the world's lightest APS-C DSLR.
The Canon EOS Kiss X7 (known as EOS 100D in Europe and Rebel SL1 in North America) was released in 2013 as the world's smallest and lightest APS-C DSLR. Featuring an 18MP CMOS sensor with Hybrid CMOS AF II, it proved that a DSLR could be genuinely compact. The touchscreen LCD added modern smartphone-like interaction to the DSLR experience.
Image quality from the 18MP sensor is good — standard Canon APS-C performance. The Hybrid CMOS AF II provides contrast and phase detection AF for live view and video. 4fps continuous shooting is adequate. 1080p video with continuous AF. The touchscreen enables intuitive menu navigation and touch-to-focus. The 9-point AF system is basic but functional for the target audience.
Canon EF/EF-S mount. Weight is approximately 407 grams body only — the lightest APS-C DSLR at release and one of the lightest ever. Build quality is adequate for the consumer tier. The compact size pairs well with Canon's small EF-S lenses like the 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake. Optical viewfinder with 95% coverage. WiFi is not included — a limitation for 2013.
Very affordable on the used market. Check shutter count and touchscreen function. The world's smallest DSLR remains impressively compact. Only worth considering if the compact DSLR form factor is specifically desired — mirrorless alternatives are smaller, lighter, and more capable. The EOS M series and later SL2/SL3 are the spiritual successors.