Does the job (for me...)
I was after a decent AND BUDGET FRIENDLY compact cam to take about in my pocket, so not needing to lug about my DSLR.
So far I love it, found it easy to use, but I do have basic knowledge of its functions which did help. If you're new to photography this cam can be used in its auto functions to produce some good pics..but if you've a bit of knowledge behind you, you can get more creative with it.
Budget Friendly: I got it "manufacturer refurbished" which brought the price within my budget - buying new it was well out of my price range. So far so good, I generally don't buy new these days unless i have too - tbh it looks and works seemingly as good as new as far as I can tell.
SONY brand is a personal preference, I've a Sony smartphone and TV so the 3 things "talk" to each other - a benefit that suits me, it may be irrelevant to others.
For my *personal* use...so far it's scoring a 10/10.
If you've a specific photography need then check out some online reviews and give it's specs a check before purchasing.
But as a decent, pocket sized, good zoom (bear in mind the pic quality gets softer the closer you zoom unless you've a super steady hand or using a tripod), "every day", point-and-shoot device...I love it.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished