In reply to NessaMay:
Well, the DSCHX60 has a 1/2.3" sensor, which is one of the larger sensors in a compact (same size as Canon S100 and G16 - which are used by many on here, myself included), has PASM modes + twelvety-three scene modes and, though I can't find a DP Review entry, I'm not spotting any reviews slating the optics etc.
So, whilst not an SLR, it should be capable of decent images.
https://www.flickr.com/cameras/sony/dsc-hx60v/
If the light dipped then a camera with a larger sensor can capture cleaner images, and a lens faster than f/3.5 will gather more light.
If you were suffering from 'blur' this was most likely motion blur and you needed a faster shutter speed. You may have had to manually up the ISO setting to achieve this.
If the subject wasn't moving and things still blurred then a tripod / gorillapod or bracing against something solid may have helped.
edit:
Missed this bit:
> So in Nepal Im after getting great shots of the landscape, knowing bright sunlight may cause me issues.
The main issue with the bright sunlight is being able to see the image on the back of the screen, as you don't have a viewfinder.
Other than that, using something like Aperture Priority mode and a bit of +ve exposure compensation dial you will have no problems with the exposure due to the sun.
If the scene is really contrasty then you may have to make more compromises than with an SLR as your camera doesn't take RAW shots and so less can be recovered in post.
To sum up. Get out and really learn how to take decent shots with your current camera in a variety of conditions, as you probably aren't getting the best out of it - and then, once you have really got to grips with the camera and your technique, you will be in a position to know whether you would get more from an SLR.
An SLR on auto is a heavy lump to carry and a bit of a waste of money.
Post edited at 22:13