To replace my Sony DSC-V3 after 7 years of loyal service and several tens of thousands of photos I am not exaggerating sworn) notament betrayed by the case of the trigger button after a bad fall), I threw my sights on the DSC-HX7V after having scoured the websites testing the equipment in this category and in view of the qualities attributed to him. I must say I'm not disappointed, this is the least I can say. AWhen I'm certainly not an expert in photography but for a large public not level device, the first thought that comes after its use is "bluffing" .... I even decided to sell my camcorder (Canon MVX-3) begins to date and no longer holds any of the comparison with the quality of videos "Full HD" issued by the unit. As for ergonomics she was pleasantly revised upwards since my DSC-V3, and the look is rather class. SONY Congratulations and congratulations Amazon that really deserves the top spot among the merchants websites for its prices, its speed and incredibly éfficace customer service.