Godox C100 Review: A Troubled Viewpoint

PetaPixel has reviewed the Godox C100, a $45 point-and-shoot camera featuring a transparent LCD viewfinder, and found it to be frustrating and poorly designed. The unique aspect of the camera is its see-through viewfinder, which, unfortunately, does not provide an accurate or enjoyable experience. The reviewer highlights that the viewfinder misaligns with the actual image, particularly when shooting at arm's length, and that the lens captures a wider field than indicated by the frame lines. Image quality is subpar, exhibiting softness and noise, and lacks exposure controls. The non-removable battery requires a microSD card formatted in exFAT. The light meter is accurate but slow, and video quality suffers from rolling shutter and a weak microphone. The review, published on August 8, 2026, concludes that the C100 is merely a repackaged dashcam likely to be forgotten, and advises against its purchase.