I would set out a budget and work out what you need to buy based on the photography that your about to undertake.

Lenses - do you need new because of focal length, can you use your old lenses on any other modern camera?

If you need a completely new kit then work out the budget then work out what features are essential and then go to your local store and play with all within your budget to see which your comfortable with. Nearly all the main brands will probably have all the features you need plus a lot more that you don't.

The reason for saying this is that I played with Fuji, Sony, Minolta, Nikon, Canon, ... before deciding that Canon suited my hands and brain best. All the buttons where I wanted them.

I have also purchased Fuji, Nikon, Richo compacts, so no brand loyalty from me.

Hope that helps.

Roger R.