"All things considered I think Sony has another winner here, it's priced right at just $249 and will make an excellent "first" camera for those venturing into digital. If you want more features (zoom lens, AF illuminator, etc) or need more image resolution then look at the multitude of other Sony cameras. The P30 with its 3x zoom lens, the P50 with 3x zoom and a 2.1-megapixel imager, or the S75 with 3x Zeiss lens and a 3-megapixel imager and all possible exposure options. For pocket-size fun it is going to be difficult to beat the P20 or P50, they generate beautiful images and are very affordably priced."