Canon SX30IS Camera, what other camera can I compare with this one?

I'm about to buy this Canon SX30IS Camera because I like its 35x wide angle optical zoom
http://reviewfound.com/buying-canon-sx30is-wide-angle-digital-camera/

but I thought would be wise to compare to other camera models first.

What would be the right match to compare with?
Which one from Sony?
Kodak?
Nikon?
Panasonic?

The camera is good but pretty much expensive. Moreover there are noises in the picture as I found. A night picture is not satisfactory too! You can also have look over Nikon coolpix P500. The so called zooms are nothing but an instrument to merchandise the product.
It is always advisable always go for the DSLR while you are paying that much.

Canon sx30 IS can be compared with Nikon p500.
Some of the advantages of Canon over nikon are:
1. Canon has larger Aperture f/2.7 while Nikon has f/3.5. That means you can shoot better pictures with Canon in low light.
2. Canon has better Image Stabilization. That is less risk of Image blurring.
3. Canon has slightly larger sensor.
4. Long exposures in Canon is more than the Nikon.
5. Canon has better Macro capability than Nikon.
6. Canon is cheaper than Nikon.
7. Supports external flash.

Some advantages of Nikon over Canon are:
1. Nikon has 36x zoom while canon has 35x.
2. Nikon can take a video at 1080p@30 fps while Canon has 720p@30fps.
3. Sensor is made of CMOS while Canon has CCD sensor.
4. Shoots significantly faster @10 fps while Canon shoots @1.1fps.
5. LCD display in bigger and has more resolution for display of pictures taken.
6. Maximum light sentivity.
7. Smaller, lighter and thinner than Canon.