I bought this camcorder for my little brother who likes to take photos and videos. I think this is a great option for beginners. It can record 4K quality videos at 30 frames per second. The output video on my laptop was flawless. Other features I like the most are the 13 MP Sony CMOS sensor and the IPS touchscreen. The touchscreen is responsive and works great. The camera can zoom up to 16x, but I would like more. Love the handy app that comes with it. While there are still some issues with the app, the way I can control the camera with my iPhone, like saving and loading images and videos, is amazing. Essentially, the app connects the phone to the camera over Wi-Fi. The camera also comes with a rechargeable microphone. The voice recording quality of the camera is good and clear. Overall I think this is a great gift for someone who is about to film, interview or just film what happens for three main reasons: 1. Accessible2. Easy to use3. High-quality photos and videos.