I got this camera 1 month back from U.S, Performance of this camera is amazing, it yields good picture quality with 18x zoom.If you considering the money and also best picture quality you can go for this one.HD Video quality is better than high cost canon and nikon camera’s.HD video option is available only in higher versions of canon and nikon tat is costly too..overall for mid range this camera is good .
In india it cost around Rs.25, 000 it seems to be very costly...From the pack u will get lens hood, TV out cable, USB cable, Battery Charger etc...battery back up also fine.. u can take upto 460 shots(without flash) and 280 shots( with flash)for one time recharge...There are several modes to shoot I tried for few modes and waiting for a chance to take photos with all the modes...It is suitable for all locations and conditions..and the 2.5 inch LCD display covers almost more area while focusing....