I wanted to look for a camera that take relatively good pictures but not too bulky to carry around for travelling, after doing some research I have finally decided to settle for this one, I was not disappointed! This camera is very easy to use, it has automatic settings for the more armature photographers or when you just want to take pictures for occasions when you necessarily have time to play with all the settings such as for weddings or sports events. It has a range of manual settings as well if you wish to explore your photography skills further, allowing you to try out different effects on the photos too. The quality of the images is excellent, the colour comes out really well. There is also the option to add external lens to the camera, although I have not brought any lens for this since the camera on its own is sufficient for my intended purposes. The 20minute video function is also makes this camera ideal for use to capture moments without having to carry around an extra camcorder. The battery life is also very good, normally lasts for a few hundred pictures, even longer if the digital screen is turned off! The only disadvantage id that this camera is quite expensive compared to other compact camera, but it's worth the price for the quality.