So Ive been using ether a Cannon a590 or for a time an Olympus waterproof point and shoot.

I love taking these little point and shoots, however i'm ready to start hauling around a bigger camera and have been starting into the software side of things as well.

My question is with a 400-600 budget should i be looking at a used dslr or ??? The menu on my cannon always seems to make sense to me when i'm scrolling though..

I'm a dirtbag bicycle mechanic and mostly am using my camera outdoors in auction shots or landscapes..