Yes I can't believe how fast the technology changes. Back in 2004ish I went to Spain. I bought my first digital camera, case, and memory card for the trip. I thought it was a really nice model. It was a Cannon Powershot. All that cost me $400. This new camera is 10 times better, came with the case and an 8 gb card. Not sure exactly how much it cost but I know it was less than half of my original package! And this new camera has a setting just for taking pictures of flowers!