Must see your requirements and your preferences. Different
brands will have popular cameras in different ranges. Don't be so
brand concious that you buy the camera for the brand, end up it is
not something you want.
Go by specifications first, then design, only after then see if the
brand is a brand you trust.
I personally regret not buying Olympus cameras which are water
resistant. I went for a canoeing trip using a Canon camera,
thinking if I minimise my usgage, I won't need to worry. Now my
lens mechanism is problematic and it costs money to repair (after
warranty). And all that while during the trip I was so cautious
about not using my camera too much.
