By the way this is true for both SLR and snap Digital Still cameras
whichever you decide to get.   If you are vexing about which type
to purchase get one of these used:

    Nikon: 885, 880, 950, 900
    Minolta: F-100, F-200, F-300, S304, S404
    Oltmups: 3020, 3030, 3040, 4040
    Pentax: 330, 430

From your local camera shop or off of ebay and see how you like it.
If you're often wishing you had more control, bigger selection of
add-ons, and higher deeper files sizes then sell it back and invest
in an SLR type.  You'll lose $50 to $75 in the process (maybe) but
that ain't bad for a 3 to 6 month usage fee.

                                               O :-)