Sony HX200V Versus Canon SX50? Which do you think is the better camera purchase?

Hi Everybody,

I am looking to buy a point and shoot super zoom to use for basic around the house use - but also for outdoor wildlife photos and videos.  These two cameras are within $10 of each other on walmart.com.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Canon-12.1-MP-6352B001/21675106

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-18.2-MP-DSCHX200V-B/20682172

My question is this....which camera do you think is the better buy?

A couple of things that make me wonder are this:

• Canon offers fully articulating screen, to where you can reverse it to protect the screen when not in use.  I like this feature - and the Sony doesn't have this.
• Canon offers 20X more optical zoom (as well as a more poverful digital zoom). 
• Sony offers higher mega pixel. 
• I know the Sony offers "picture effects" - but I am not sure if the Canon does?
• I know Sony has some kind of GPS built in - but I am not sure if the Canon does (plus I don't really understand the benefit to this)?
• Are there any other key features I am missing between these two?

I don't know a lot about cameras - so I am hoping you can help me with this decision.  I feel like everyone I talk to in the retail stores swears by Canon's quality, and picture quality, etc.  I feel like because of the rotating screen and extra zoom power - the Canon gives you more for your money.

The flip side is that I like the Carl Zeiss name on the Sony.  I have always like Sony products in the past.  I wonder if the Sony offers more features within the camera (with GPS, and picture effects) - while still offering a plenty strong 30X optical zoom.

Would really appreicate your time and advice! Thanks / Happy Holidays!