Actually, there is such a broad range of P&S's that Cons are not necessarily the same for all P&S. Definitely decided wether you want to go DSLR or P&S, but remember that there is a lot of variety in the point of shoot realm as well as a lot of value for the money. And the higher end ones normally have a RAW format capability these days. Noise is nigh undetectable on my C8080 images...at the lowest ISO settings of course. AND I can go full manual and filters if need be. ;] Just know what you are getting before you buy.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations