This device is really the convergence between the two models. The grip is great: it is both light and stable.
Its startup time is very fast (less than 3 seconds), you spend more time out the lens cap.
It's a shame that it is not attached to the strap of the camera, given its size we are afraid of losing it.
The pictures are very pretty with a time of very rapid onset (less than one second) to the daylight.
I only used in auto mode, so it suits all alone mode shooting. He well knows how to handle every situation, for example against the days it takes 3 consecutive shots and merges them into one.
The videos are very good, but when it's dark, it seems that it skips frames (probably to reduce the grain) and it gives an effect slowed when viewing.
You can transfer the photos directly to their smartphone wifi through PlayMemories application (+ ios android). Very handy when you leave a few days and you want to share 2 or 3 pictures without having a computer handy.
The touch screen does not add much, however, to rotate the can target comfortably from any position (especially for videos).
We regret that the lack of cover for a camera at this price!