Pros: Several automatic shooting modes (portrait, sports, any car, etc.), semi-automatic to leave a certain freedom settings (Creative Auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, etc.), or manual. All with explanatory menus. The picture quality is exceptional, if like me you go from one bridge to an SLR. This is the entrance to Canon SLR range, so good quality / price ratio in my opinion.
The -: the nine AF points may prove not enough for complex shots. The autofocus is a bit slow in LiveView mode (Live View). The optical viewfinder can be a bit "narrow" for some. No full HD video.