meany112, as far as price goes sa HK kung DSLR. Kung P&S dito na lang. As for the nice camera, very broad question. If you're a serious hobbyist or would go into photography as a hobby, I'd recommend investing on a DSLR. However, this doesn't mean that P&S DSCs are not good enough for photography hobbyists. What is your "shooting style" preference? Are you just an everyday, casual photobug? Do you only take photos when you're on vacation, or if there are events?