great camera! compact yet powerful. only a few minor flaw
-1.5" LCD is a bit stingy, but smaller LCD size reduces power consumption
-uses AA batteries. from previous experience. a grand daddy minolta digicam. AA batteries cannot last very long. so need to invest quite a sum for a few sets. but then again. mine was a grand daddy digicam.
-upgrading problems. if u're an enthusiast. then u might have to fork out a sum of $$ to buy an adapter b4 u can attach any lens/filter (eg wide angle lens, tele lens, UV filter, ND filter etc. ) on yr camera. i dunno how much is the adapter, but expect it at least > RM 100
-max aperature only at f 2.8. so should think twice abt it if u like to play with the depth of field
-no hot shoe for external flash. so u can only rely on the built in flash. external flash can yield better exposed shot with bouncing technique
- the protruding lens might take a bit of time while starting up/ shutting down the camera. and also need to take xtra care, try not to swing/shake the camera while the lens is out.
these are just minor ones. but the camera rewards u with high quailty pics, very detailed for its class @ a price other brands kenot beat! esp Sony
the camera itself is worth to mention oso, solidly built. a combination of metal & plastic keeps the weight of the camera down.
but nothing beats a hands on approach. if u happen to have any fren using this camera. pinjam & use it 4 a few days.
just my humble opinions. i'm a newbie in photography :)