I love this camera! It takes way better pictures than any smartphone camera. Way better pictures than the iPhone 6 (especially under low light conditions). Its so good that I try to make sure I have it with me whenever I travel or go somewhere where I think I will be taking pictures. The 20X zoom capability is extremely useful, and so is the wireless transfer capability, you can transfer the photos to your smartphone and immediately email 1 or 2 out to your friends. I now know how worthless digital zoom is, and have a renewed regard for high end point and shoots. Highly, highly, recommend this camera.
I like the pictures it takes but the files are read only and after I transfer them to the computer I have to go back and change the properties on the directory to remove the read only. Otherwise the ones that need turned right side up are locked. The other problem i have is with the built in lens cover. It easily gets dirty and or bent and won't open/close correctly. I have had to use a knife blade to pull the bent parts back up to free the shutter type lens cover. I like to carry it in my pocket and it is too vulnerable to damage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Great little point and shoot!
on September 26, 2014
Posted by: Kor4pres
Great little camera for out and about stuff. I have a Sony A77ii already, but wanted something better than a smart phone camera for the dog park (where I am not taking the 77). Love the sensor and the near field communications so I can still upload as quickly as if I did use the camera on the phone.
My error. The camera does everything it claims. I did not realize I could not attach a microphone to the device to record specific sounds. I should have researched more thoroughly.
Sony did it again to me I bought that camera as a backup vlogging and somehow my back up singer creep up in the role of the lead one. The crisp image the ease to manage the camera make you wonder where was you all my life. I don't know if you already feel it but I kinda like that camera I would recommend it to anyone if quality, ease and price is your goal. Not in par without the big league, but surely for that price it's on top compare to other products in the same price range.
The camera is even smaller than I thought it would be. Amazingly light and easy to use. It is very user-friendly and I'm having lots of fun playing with all the different modes for optimal picture quality. I'm taking a trip to the Black Hills this weekend and very excited to bring the new camera along.
The only negative thing I have is that the cover over the micro usb outlet blocks the usb cable from easily being connected. If you have a micro usb cable with a smaller housing around the plug it would be much easier to connect. Or a different design on the cover for the usb plug would help prevent the plug from being blocked when trying to charge the camera.