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I can't really comment on that particular camera as I have only used Canons, but I'm sure it's more than good enough for what you want. As others have said, the smaller non-SLR cameras around these days will also easily be up to the job you want it to do.

One piece of advice I'd give if you do go for an SLR is that the lens is more important than the camera in my opinion. An entry level camera with a really good lens will take a better photo than a pro camera with a cheap lens on (I've tested this with a professional photographer I know).

Like others have said, how the camera feels in your hand is important too... I much preferred the way my old Canon 300D felt in my hand to the 450D I upgraded to.