Now my experience. Nikon 880 (3.1 megapixel max) very controllable or completely automatic, 12 scene presets. Some optical zoom. Small. A good highend for a serious amateur photographer. Still in the range of steady use and vacation and wants good pictures, do your own manipulation and printing. Downside: extra lenses needed for tele work and they limit speed. USES unique LI-ion batteries that are rechargeable but expensive. (Everything with NIKON on it costs more).