I'd choose the Canon.

I think its specs are slightly better, despite conceding 5x in zoom to the Sony (but 35x is still very good).

But I admit I have a Canon bias.

Whichever you choose, my advice would be to check it has a mic input jack (and headphones for that matter) and budget for an additional mic. The camera also needs an accessory shoe in which to mount the mic, and I cannot tell from the photos and descriptions whether either camera has one. I wouldn't have a camera without one.

Budget Canons have had a bad reputation for picking up tape transport noise on the built-in mic. Not a problem if what you are shooting is quite noisy anyway, but very intrusive if filming interviews etc.