My SX150 will take several hundred photos on a set of rechargable Nmih AAs but eats the dispsable alkaline AAs, no surprise there. The rechargables easily last for a days heavy use and a spare set fit in the case. I have yet to miss a shot because it is "slow", It is not intended to be a professional sports photographers camera. I agree it is a bit bulky for young lady in nightclub kit to carry but I tend to have a 20 litre day pack to put it in. :-)
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