I want to buy a camera! - 1

So i want to buy a photography camera, one like the one in this link,
http://www.polyvore.com/can_you_feel_thi…
$800 and under? Nikon or canon. I'm a beginner in photography. Good zoom, good working camera, easy to handle? Comments/advice on the the one i should get?

See $800 is really a good amount.

Best compact camera for you
Canon SX30IS (lens 24- 840mm)
Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
http://www.amazon.com/...ative=9325

Best Entry Level DSLR for you
Canon 550D (lens 18-55mm)
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)
http://www.amazon.com/...ative=9325

But remember… If you buy a entry level DSLR. You have to purchase good lenses for serious photography…