How to buy a good camera

I had few cameras in my life before. From the medium priced to the cheapest. 

So far I can't afford to get the expansive high-rated camera.

It is because:

1- I don't have the big budget

2- Don't need a posh and fancy camera

3- Not a photographer as a profession

4- Not keen to bring a big bag full of camera and it's gadgets around (especially when you have a dotting daughter to focus on) 

5- Only need camera that can fit into my handbag/clutch/bag pack jumbled with other stuffs.

Despite the reasons, I do still scout around for a trusted brand, high quality photo, easy to carry and has some similar specs of a high-end camera. 

Here are some of the shortlisted cameras I have read the reviews (budget in mind RM1000 the most), however yet to choose :)  

Canon PowerShot SX280HS

• Price is below $250  equivalent to RM787
• Small, could fit into bags/pockets
• Zoom function of 20x zoom lens with optical stabilization
• Battery life of 210 shots (not the best in the market but i don't mind to buy an extra battery as a backup)
• Build-in WIFI and NFC for quick image transfer to phone. 
• A GPS radio for adding location data to your images and full manual exposure controls in addition to a bevy of automatic modes.
• Turns on quickly and focuses in no time. 
• Video images are not very clear. 
• Photo and colours of images are accurate and also sharper than smartphone.  

Sony Cyber-shot WX350

 

• $249 = RM780
• Smaller sized from Canon, compact frame
• Zoom function is 20x zoom lens.
• Longer Batter life ( 470 shots, according to Sony)
• Low quality indoor image
• WIFI and NFC  built in.
• Stability, fits all occasion.
• Wi-Fi and NFC, plus a big, bright display (though not quite as nice as Canon’s), and fast performance. 
• Lower image quality
• Doesn't capture clear image in indoor surrounding.

Canon PowerShot Elph 340 HS

Canon’s Elph cameras have been in demand for a long time due to the compact size and reliable image quality. However, if I top up and upgrade to the SX280HS is well worth it for the significantly longer zoom lens and greater photographic controls.

Fujifilm’s FinePix F850EXR

The green colour is nice but...

It lacks optical image stabilization instead opting for the less-effective sensor-shift type. 

Produced messier images at ISO 800 and above thanks to overly-aggressive noise reduction (creating the dreaded “watercolor painting” effect) and lacks Wi-Fi, so you can’t transfer images to your smartphone with the camera.

The two top choices would be the preferred choices but I've just thrown in the other two, to have better comparisons. 

Now is the time to think.
Do share me any experience or brands which you had chance to utilized before. I very much appreciate comments. =)