I wont bash you, at all.
I don't know what you're using as a camera, but I went thru the same deliberation, for too long.
I posted lots of photos from my cell-cam, and they were at best, mediocre. So, I went shopping, and even though I didn't pay a lot, my little camera does a much better job, and I'm still learning its tricks.
I lucked into a close-out model at Sears, and although it was originally close to the $200 mark, I paid 44 bucks, I think, after all the discounts.
My point? As fast as technology and models are changing, there are a whole bunch of cameras for sale that are considered obsolete by the techno-crowd, but they still are very nice cameras. The stores, like Sears, just want them off their shelf. There are deals, to be had.
Then, in my case, after I finish learning how to use everything this camera will do, I might just be a little more knowledgeable in selecting my "next", better camera.
WAYNO.