As long as you're fit, strong and able enough to hump what, regardless of weight (unless you're talking sub 20kg), is a very awkward and potentially difficult lift, then a Canadian canoe definitely trumps an inflatable of any flavour. Assuming of course that you have somewhere to keep the boat, something to transport it and you don't need to keep weight down to a bare minimum (pack rafts, at a few kgs , can literally be carried in hiking backpacks but they're ridiculously expensive).
Gumotex would definitely be my recommendation as the entry level, to anyone wanting to get into inflatable canoeing or kayaking. They're excellent quality, very capable and serious boats and can take some very rough treatment.
Gumotex is sold in North America/Canada under the pseudonym; "Innova".
Sea Eagle, particularly the Explorer 380X is good but a bit wide for its length, while they also do a rather good "canoe" the "travel canoe" which I haven't had hands or eyes on yet but from video evidence and some fairly select reviews, appears to be very good. Sadly, anything from sea eagle that's worth having, suffers from typically over inflated trans Atlantic pricing, so pre-owned or 2nd hand is the way to go for me.
Enjoy your paddling, no matter what you choose to fall off or out of
Steve
