Which camera is right for me?

Which camera is right for me? I am sharing my personal experience with the hope that I can help someone who is considering taking up photography either as a hobby or profession. These are ideas I wish I knew when I started. My first camera was a Sony a200 back in the day. The images were nice and sharp for its specifications. However, I decided to swap it for a Canon 1100d with video capability in less than four weeks.  As a hobbyist, this...