-ISO on or below 1600 is acceptable. 3200 is the maximum tolerance.
-2 control dials on top right make it the most convenience control for shutter and aperture]. The body dial controls ISO. The key is you can control these 3 variables in one right hand.
-E mount means can use all concurrent lens.
-Don't expect 2026 technologies like fast tracking /eye/animal AF, in body stabilization, 4k video, 100 FPS or even touchscreen.
-But still, it has 24m pixels, 2.Xm pixels viewer finder which not far behind some current models.
-it still beat any phone camera in terms of tele photos and low light performance (although it is not good compared to FF).
-need adapter if using modern external flash like Godox.
-still compact, light and trendy look even 14 years later.
All ratings are based on 2026 and around HK$1k second hand price.