My first digital camera the Sony DSC-S30 which I bought in 1999 is still going strong, believe it or not its only 1.3 megapixel which doesn't mean a lot in this day and age but still its out of this world, it is always with me where ever I go. This has been the most dependable camera that I have ever had, dropped it about a dozen times and it still works fine. Check out the 2nd pic of my Xircom Pcmcia card, it was taken in the micro mode, f-2.8,shutter 2 seconds, distance 1 inch from my laptop. The picture quality is unfrickining believable. For point and shoot I will definitely recommend Sony products no doubt.