I got this camera for Christmas after I broke mine while skating. So I guess the thought was this is a camera that will withstand my clumsiness. But I would not recommend this camera. It is rounded on both ends, therefore you can't stand it up when you put it on timer to take any group shots. It is literally entirely automatic. So I can't put it sport mode when I want to capture quick moments. I can't put it in night mode when I want to take pictures at night. I can't adjust the ISO, I can't adjust to indoor and outdoor lighting. It zooms well I guess though.