Thanks for the info, Albert. Here are some of the features of the new Sony:
16.1 Megapixel Back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Image Sensor
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonar T Lens with 27mm equivalent wide angle lens and 30x Optical Zoom
3.0-inch XtraFine LCD
Full HD 1080/60p
Backlight Correction HDR
Hi-speed Linear Focus
3D still images and panorama
High resolution iSweep Panorama mode
Background Defocus
It sounds like a lot of camera for a guy like me.
Jim