I have a NIKON Coolpix S3300 and a 2 year old Nikon D3100. Both of them are good cameras but I suppose a compact is more easy for you to carry and all specially if your on a trip.

Well, Nikon Coolpix S3300 has got 16MP, very light and very easy to use. Specs and etc are opn this link. http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/coolpix/s/s3300/ and price in amazon is around £70 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-COOLPI.../dp/B0071L3OTK