I probably too read and reread the comments specialized sites and have, therefore, can be expected too much from this camera ... But let's be clear: it is a technological bomb! its characteristics quite baffling. A little help to take and forward! However, the sensor does an inch an inch if I may say. With the defects of a size not very big though, comparing with other compact, its superiority is immediately obvious. But then, as I used my Canon SLR, I naturally tend to wait as well almost. To summarize, the Sony offers all settings that can be desired; it fits in the pocket of my jeans (it's to avoid having to lug my SLR in everyday situations that I made this purchase) it is light; images offer superior sharpness, sensitivity in the dark is surprising. The negatives are few but well present: the colors on the blue total circulation; lens ring without notch is too leveraged, which may become tiresome; the settings are a bit long to run (if one is not automatic, of course). In short, it is less easy to use and less rapidly than a DSLR (always forgetting the automatic position). He did not even need to think reflexively take a picture. In short, I will use it to make much my hand and tweak the settings assignments keys: function lens ring and the selector buttons. These opportunities are magical! It personalizes the device. I like this unit.