It was important to me, which is why I have a D5300 - I like shooting the same late-60s, early-70s glass on which I first learned. But the DSLR market is relatively niche, and odd therefore; most casual users not satisfied with phone cameras (and most are!) go for a point-and-shoot due to their relative simplicity.
I bought a DSLR and almost never use it anymore. (Obviously not a photographer.) Should've bought a mirrorless with a pancake lens and WiFi/BT so I wouldn't have to juggle cards or cords.
Mirrorless is another good option, but unless you plan to take advantage of the interchangeable lens capability, P&S is cheaper and easier. The Nikon Coolpix A900 in particular I can recommend based on your use case; I had one before the D5300 and, had I not needed a full-on DSLR to support long-range wildlife photography and the like, it would have done me just fine.
(It's important to consider how something fits into your daily life, too. No camera is useful if you don't have it when you want it, and I wouldn't have chosen any DSLR did I not already carry a satchel with enough room to tote it along every day.)
I have found that a Sony RX100 is a rather nice compromise between picture quality and portability.
I have been close to upgrade my old DSLR since I want a better sensor and some really good glass for indoor photos, but I'd use it twice a year. I might buy one when I retire.
