You have to see the HD video quality (including concert ds darkness) !!! otherwise for the photo: definitely fast device, good expo cell + VR => guarantees beautiful images. The wide and long zoom is ideal for 95% of the cases (5% remaining = for a larger angle). The rear screen is great and very readable end. Very simple to use, aesthetic and more ... In short, a very beautiful little machine that does not shame my nikon D80 and xxx lenses of all types, its big brother. A buy eyes closed. Vincent.