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Godox C100 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:65 gBattery life (CIPA):?

Godox C100 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 31 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Godox C100
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.3

Reviews score

10%

4.3

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 88% of cameras
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

5.5

Sensor & Image

25%

3.5

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

3.8

Display & Design

8%

4.3

Battery & Power

7%

4.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 75%
4.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.3

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.7

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 22 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 82%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Godox C100

Based on 8 · 23

Reviewers love its fun, compact design and handy light meter and flash, but most find the image quality and framing weak.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Godox C100

Based on 35 owners sharing their experience in online comments

63%positive8%mixed29%negative

Owners enjoy the playful experience and distinctive images, though setup, framing, and reliability can be frustrating.

What owners dislike

  • The viewfinder framing does not match the lens field of view, making it hard to frame shots and confusing to line up the eye with the view.3
  • Owners report fragile parts: a tightening screw stripped after a few months, and the light shut down when brightness was raised, with repairs hard to get.3
  • Owners find setup difficult: the microSD card did not fit properly, the camera did not show in the Files app, and it would not connect to an iPhone.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #395 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Godox C100

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

5.5

Sensor & Image

25%

3.5

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

3.8

Display & Design

8%

4.3

Battery & Power

7%

4.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
Reviews score
4.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
2 MP
This camera captures images at 2 MP, which is lower than 99.7% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
3.75 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.75 µm, which are larger than those in 56.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 10.9% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 87.5% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
?
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What reviewers say
Type
compact
Weight
65 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 65 g, which is lighter than 99.9% of cameras.
Width
104 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 104 mm wide, which is narrower than 76.7% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
Height
72 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 72 mm tall, which is shorter than 51.3% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
19 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 19 mm thick, which is thinner than 96.8% of cameras and equal to 0.7% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
?
Battery capacity
820 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 820 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 83% of cameras.
Removable battery
no
This camera lacks a removable battery, while 97.9% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 16.3% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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Godox C100 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 324.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (65 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    65 g vs 389.5 g
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Stacked CMOS sensor
    This camera uses a stacked CMOS sensor, the average camera does not.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • 12 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2026 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,026 vs 2,014
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    optical vs none
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 43.1% of cameras support this mode.
  • 26.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    19 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 6.44x cheaper
    Godox C100 is cheaper than the average camera (£45 vs £290).
    £45 vs £290
  • 324.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (65 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    65 g vs 389.5 g
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    optical vs none
  • 26.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    19 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 15 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (104 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    104 mm vs 119 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Stacked CMOS sensor
    This camera uses a stacked CMOS sensor, the average camera does not.
  • 12 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2026 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,026 vs 2,014
  • 0.71 µm larger sensor pixels
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.8 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    3.75 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 43.1% of cameras support this mode.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 33.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models

    4.3

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 22 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.3 vs 6.5
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • 2.39 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (0.6 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    0.61 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has a microphone count of 2.
    1 vs 2
  • 33.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models

    4.3

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 22 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.3 vs 6.5
  • 40.3% lower sentiment score
    4.3 vs 7.2
  • 2.39 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (0.6 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    0.61 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual exposure control
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 71.5% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has a microphone count of 2.
    1 vs 2
  • 10 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (20 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    20 min vs 30 min
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    This camera has a smaller battery than the average camera (820 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    820 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No removable battery
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Tarans Pictures
≈ estimated
28/10/2026
Three-week review · pros and cons, image quality
Verdict
Godox C100 is not one the creator would buy, though its photos look good and it suits casual shooters who ignore quality.
7.0
KeemVlogs
≈ estimated
19/10/2026
Hands-on review · desert photos, video samples and pros and cons
Verdict
Godox C100 is a fun camera to carry around, but its image quality is modest and it is not really for serious shooting.
9.0
Andrew Walton Photography
≈ estimated
12/10/2026
Hands-on review · holiday photos and video samples
Verdict
Godox C100 is a fun pocket camera with a slim design, though it is pricey for a toy.
4.0
TomPhoto
≈ estimated
27/09/2026
Hands-on review · sample photos, video and light meter
Verdict
Godox C100 is not recommended as a camera, though its built-in light meter is useful.
6.0
Graham Houghton
≈ estimated
24/09/2026
Hands-on review · light meter, framing and daily use
Verdict
Godox C100 is a fun novelty with a useful light meter, but its framing is weak and it is pricey for a toy.
7.0
Mark McMahon
≈ estimated
22/09/2026
Hands-on test · film light meter and toy camera photos
Verdict
Godox C100 is a fun toy with poor image quality, but its light meter is useful for film shooters.
7.0
Tech to Remember
≈ estimated
15/09/2026
Day-out test · battery, shutter lag and light meter
Verdict
Godox C100 is a fun, cheap oddity that suits some buyers, but it has real limits and no flash.
7.0
Daniel Martin Photography
≈ estimated
25/08/2026
Hands-on review · photo, video and light meter tests
Verdict
Godox C100 is a fun little camera for kids, not a tool for serious photography.
7.0
Juansuponatime
≈ estimated
20/08/2026
Hands-on test · NYC portraits, video and light meter
Verdict
Godox C100 is mainly worth it as a cheap light meter for film cameras, though it is otherwise a fun but limited camera.
4.0
Cris with no H
≈ estimated
18/08/2026
Hands-on review · image quality and vlogging test
Verdict
Godox C100 is not recommended: its image quality is very poor, though the design is attractive and it could have been great.
9.0
Carmine Taverna
≈ estimated
08/08/2026
Hands-on review · weeks of use, photo, video and light meter
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a quirky, fun pocket camera with a weak sensor, and after weeks of use it earns a clear recommendation.
8.0
Rome Knows Tech
≈ estimated
05/08/2026
Hands-on test · light meter comparison and photo tests
Verdict
Godox C100 is a toy-like camera, but it has an excellent light meter and is a fun way to learn exposure.
More graded video reviews (10)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

2.0
petapixel.com
✓ explicit
08/08/2026
Hands-on review · Novelty point-and-shoot
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a pocketable novelty camera whose see-through screen makes framing hard, so it only suits buyers who want the gimmick.
6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
13/09/2026
Hands-on review · See-through screen camera
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a slim, pocketable point-and-shoot with an accurate light meter, but its see-through screen makes framing hard and video poor.
7.0
fstoppers.com
≈ estimated
09/10/2026
Hands-on test · Screen-free camera
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a playful, screen-free camera for practicing composition and casual snaps, but its images are unpredictable.
5.0
thephoblographer.com
≈ estimated
10/08/2026
Real-world review · Street photography
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a fun toy camera with a useful light meter, but its framing and limited images are too unreliable for street photography.
6.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2026
Hands-on review · Novelty camera
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a fun conversation starter and a useful light meter, but its image quality is too poor to rely on as a camera.
6.0
dpreview.com
≈ estimated
18/09/2026
Hands-on review · Light meter mode
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a toy-like camera that's hard to frame with, but its accurate light meter mode suits film shooters.
7.0
smotographers.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Hands-on test · Light meter use
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a poor camera but a useful pocket light meter for film, as long as you don't need flash readings.
4.0
beeldnet.nl
≈ estimated
08/08/2026
Hands-on review · Transparent viewfinder
Verdict
The Godox C100 is a frustrating camera with poor images and a hard-to-use see-through viewfinder, though its light meter helps film shooters.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Godox C100

  • At 65 g it is easy to carry all day.
  • At 19 mm thick, it slips into a bag easily.
  • An optical viewfinder lets you frame without using the screen.
  • USB Type-C is a handy modern connection.
  • The stacked CMOS sensor is an uncommon design at this size.
  • One built-in microphone records basic sound.

What customers don't like about Godox C100

  • The 2 MP sensor limits how much you can crop or print.
  • The 820 mAh battery is small.
  • Video stops after 20 min.
  • There is no flash, so indoor and night shots are hard.
  • Continuous autofocus in video is missing.

Verdict

A 2 MP sensor is the first thing to know about the Godox C100. The body is 104 mm wide and 19 mm thick, and at 65 g it is easy to slip into a bag. An optical viewfinder lets you frame through a window rather than a screen, which suits a steady hand. A USB Type-C port is handy, and the stacked CMOS sensor is an uncommon design at this size. Still, the 0.61 in screen is tiny, the 820 mAh battery is modest, and video stops after 20 min. Continuous autofocus in video is missing, and it is rated only down to 5 °C. It suits someone who wants a pocket camera for a casual day and does not need autofocus tracking or long clips.

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