With a baby on the way, I'm wanting to pick up a nice camera to have. I've narrowed it down to two pretty much; a Nikon L120 or a Canon sx30is. I don't know if I can justify the extra $100 for the Canon, but everyone seems to tell me to spend the money and get the Canon. Im just wondering what some of your opinions are.

Canon sx30is
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1218378&pid=1218237732449&catId=&ev=prodView#acces-attach

The Nikon
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=2049039&pid=1218307636117#product-overview

I'm partial to nikon. The ones I've used seemed easier to use than the canons I've used, but I havent used many of either. Definitely don't waste your money on anything that uses AA batteries. A lithium ion rechargeable will save you a ton of headaches, and it's nothing to just put the battery on the charger before you go to bed.

I like the way the Nikon looks and feels in my hands a lot more. I know that's a dumb reason why I want it more. The nikon only comes with aa's. The canon just reminds me of my mom's old 35mm she had when I was growing up