look more 'professional' (aka those only using automatic mode)
A DSLR usually means a larger, bigger sensor, better accessories, and better/selectable lenses. Using manual modes is a trivial, side value of SLRs (actually not even sure why it is mentioned given that every "P&S" I've had in the past decade has had full manual control as well), but in no way is a requirement to yield value from them.
As a sidenote, one of the burdens of carrying a decent camera -- for those moments that only happen once -- is that someone often makes a snarky quip about being a professional.
A DSLR usually means a larger, bigger sensor, better accessories, and better/selectable lenses. Using manual modes is a trivial, side value of SLRs (actually not even sure why it is mentioned given that every "P&S" I've had in the past decade has had full manual control as well), but in no way is a requirement to yield value from them.
As a sidenote, one of the burdens of carrying a decent camera -- for those moments that only happen once -- is that someone often makes a snarky quip about being a professional.