I need a new camera? - 2

I need to get a new camera, and I want to go with a bigger one that is 30x zoom or up. But my budget is $250. Please help! I have been looking at Canon and Fujifilm… But I have had bad luck with Nikons so I did not really want to buy another Nikon… Please help me! I have no clue what I should get, and I do NOT want to make a mistake! I want to have this camera for 2+ years hopefully!

There are many cameras out there in the market but i recommend canon T3 due to its high image quality and it matches your requirements as well. T3 is a 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode.
Here is what professionals say about T3, I hope it will help your decision:

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T3 has 12.2 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed with Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording and with in-camera video editing options.
T3 has ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point with Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures.

The Canon T3 does not have 30x zoom. Only super zooms have that much zoom.

Your budget prevents purchase of the better super zoom cameras, but this one meets budget, but not the zoom.
Olympus Stylus SZ-16 iHS

Now, you said you are avoiding Nikon, but this one meets budget and zoom.
Nikon Coolpix L820

This is a Canon that meets budget and zoom.
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS