Rapid start, very good image quality present in 99% of situations, stunning picture stabilizer and especially video. Beautiful video, I insist! The x30 zoom pictures freehand are amazing because of their quality. The flash that is erected on top made me think for the choice of this device, ultimately no complaints on that side because it does not automatically lift but it is the photographer to lift when it chooses. I recommend buying one or two extra batteries especially when we did a lot of videos. Lucky for me, the two batteries in my IXUS 200 are compatible and it seems to me they have greater autonomy, to see! For the current price, so do not hesitate.