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Your comparing apples to oranges. I can buy the HS30EXR at Costco for $325 sales tax included. It comes with an 8 gig SD card and Carrying Case. The Canon T2i plus both lenses would cost around $850 on Amazon. Try comparing something more realistic & not a dslr that's $500 more and would have a learning curve to match. This person stated that they were a beginner, as such I think the HS30 would be a better match as she/he could be taking actual pictures and not have to contend with the steep learning curve of a dslr. Sure she could put the T2i on automatic but is it worth $500 more to do that & get about the same results. Common sense people. Canon fanboyz & girlz are blinded by logic. Even if you're not a member, & have to join, the Costco membership fee of $55 + cost of the Fuji camera is still a great deal. An no, I'm not shilling for Costco.

I think you fail to realize that I didn't make the comparison. I simply answered the question. The T2i is fine for beginners. I would say the same thing about the Nikon D3100 or a Sony a57. But Gunnar asked about these two cameras and, in my opinion, the T2i is better. You're welcome to have your own opinion. Besides, the question was asked 7 months ago. Gunnar has probably already made a purchase.

Geez! 7 months ago. Didn't see that. I wonder what time it was when I wrote this comment. Normally I'm aware that I turn into a complete idiot after about 12 am. THAT'S why that little voice in my head kept telling me to mind my own business and go to bed. I shoulda listened.