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There are quite a few cameras in your price range made by all of the major manufacturers, and in truth, most of them will offer similar specifications at similar price points. Reveiws are OK up to a point, but often they are just one person's opionion.
Some will have subtle differences, for instance the speed that they write information into the memory. This is more important for sports and action use, so if this is something you might be interested in, it is worth considering in the mix of features.
It is very important that the camera feels comfortable to hold, and that the settings (even if you don't know what or how to use them) are quick and easy to select and change. For instance, I find that a menu system is slow and cumbersome, and I like to be able to push a button and/or turn a wheel. You might find the opposite.
It is always best to actually get your hands on the cameras to see exactly how they feel and how easy they are to use. Get a short list of about three and see if members can give you ant pros and cons on them.
Keep asking questions on here too as you go along.