Which digital camera brand is best?

I had a canon digital camera that recently stopped working, so I need a new digital camera because to get it fixed would cost about the same as a new camera. What camera brands are good? Something basic is all I need, I'm 14 and I'm the only one that uses the camera besides my dad, no one else in my family really does.

Requirements for the camera:
1) Digital
2) Basic
3) Zoom
4) Good quality

And if possible, send reviews of the camera please!
Thanks!

the 2 best of all.
>sony
>cannon

My Camera is a cannon and i LOVE it!!

the following is conserning you last post on my question:

ok what is your problem lady? you act like u HATE me! jeeze i just ANSWERED the friken question!!!! i mean jeeze i JUST tried to get in my answer first then i chang it to what i REALLY mean so back off!!!

Pentax Optio W10 6.0 megapixel is the best! It takes great quality pictures and it is waterproof! Pentax makes the only waterproof camera, and it rocks! I got one for $270 at Wolf Camera last year. I am sure they have a newer model by now, but definitely get the waterproof--underwater pictures are awesome!!

It would have helped if you mentioned how much you're spending and how much zoom. I recommend the Canon PowerShot A630. 4X optical zoom, 8 megapixels. According to Website dpreview.com Beach Camera has it for $182-
For a small camera consider the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55.

My opinion--- NIKON--

Sony is the best one