Which camera should I buy?

I am looking for a camera to capture my kid's best moments. I want to have an "instant" shot. Multiple shots per second. Built in flash, Video HD 1080, a good zoom so I can use it on a soccer field. Rechargeable battery (I don't want de AA, etc) and at least 10MP. I haven't make up my mind about Interchangeable lenses ...
I have been looking at the Canon SX40 and the Nikon P510, but if possible I would like something not so bulky,
Do you have something with this characteristics?
It will not be on freezing temperatures but maybe temps close to 100F (outdoors)
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I am looking for a camera to capture my kid's best moments. I want to have an "instant" shot. Multiple shots per second. Built in flash, Video HD 1080, a good zoom so I can use it on a soccer field. Rechargeable battery (I don't want de AA, etc) and at least 10MP. I haven't make up my mind about Interchangeable lenses ...
I have been looking at the Canon SX40 and the Nikon P510, but if possible I would like something not so bulky,
Do you have something with this characteristics?
It will not be on freezing temperatures but maybe temps close to 100F (outdoors)
By carefull when you buy a camera or laptop thy tell you with the Premium protection plan 45.00 you can bring it back and change it or money back, my protection plan is for 2 years. And have 7 more months to go and found out today I can't Exchange it thy wound to send it out and have it fixed and return it back and I might have to pay the labor and delivery cost. So keep in mind salesmen will tell you anything to make that sale. 

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