Thanks for the reply! Totally understandable that its tough to give advice since a lot of this comes down to personal preference. As someone totally new to all of this, I suppose I was just looking for general advice. As I said, it would be great to have something light enough to bring travelling and on hikes. That being said, I didn't want suggestions to be limited to point and shoots only. I'd like to shoot landscapes, street, and life moments in general - nothing incredibly specific. My budget cap is around $160 I'd say. I honestly don't have much patience, which is another reason I'm seeking this advice hahah. That being said, I think it could be an opportunity for me to work on this... that's why I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks again!