I chose this model just for the name brand name SONY. The camera was working fine intially for some time. Then suddenly the camera flash failed altogether. I took to the service center and got it fixed as it was withing the warrant periods. But somehow the problem kept happening again and agian and I got completely fed up with this product. Because of this I am not able to take any photos during evening times and indoors when it is not bright. I never expected this from a reputed brand such as Sony. The picture clarity is decent and with a moderate battery life. For the cost I paid for this camera the experience is totally disappointing. I would suggest other to consider some other model from sony. atleast that is my experience.