I was in the same situation a few years ago and ended up buying both as there wasn’t really an alternative. however I’m now a sucker for the Sony NEX-5 so i’ve put my old cameras on ebay both my digi SLR and point and shoot and putting the cash towards one of those.
So my advice is stump up the cash for a Sony NEX for the best of both worlds plus HD video. Also from an ID stand point they feel beautiful in the hand and the material finish and attention to detail is unbelievable.
Chris