This is my first digital camera and I love it! It's small and very easy to use. There's plenty of advanced features to add effects on the computer and different modes which are a lot of fun to mess around with when taking random shots. The battery lasted through several nights of going out (with turning the camera on and off)and the picture quality is fantastic! I would highly recommend this camera to first time buyers, or to anyone who wants a new, easy-to-use one!