Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I wasn't expecting the same kind of performance one would get from a much more expensive DSLR or even higher end mirrorless camera. However, the relatively large APS-C sensor was a draw, and the availability of a variety of EF-M and compatibility (via adapter) with other Canon lenses was a plus. Now, I know this camera is aimed squarely at those stepping up from smartphone photography. For those people, this is a great (surprisingly compact) camera. For those that want a little more control, it really depends on how much you're willing to give up. There's no hot shoe. For videographers, there's no dedicated audio-in. You're stuck with the built in microphone. Most significantly, there's no viewfinder. I knew this going in, and it was a gamble as to whether or not using the touchscreen would be a pleasure or a pain. For me, it's leaning more toward pain. It's difficult to see in bright sunlight. Also, my large hands have endowed me with sizable fingertips. Fiddling around with settings that would otherwise be a much easier and tactile experience on a device with more physical dials and buttons is occasionally an exercise in frustration. Especially in bright light, it's very difficult for me to make use of the manual control, which is already not as accessible in the on-screen menus as I'd like. BUT... for smartphone snappers accustomed to tapping to focus/snap and not much else, the touchscreen is very easy to use. In fully automatic mode, the camera does a great job if you can sacrifice manual aperture and shutter control or don't have any idea why you would want to do such a thing. In short: This is a great camera for those with smartphone camera usability expectations, who also have small-ish fingers.