Should I reject a camera only because it lacks Manual Focusing option?

I'm intended to buy a high zoom digital camera and have primarily selected Fujifilm Finepix S8500 or Nikon Coolpix P520.

I've primarily chosen the Fuji model, but it has a drawback over the another which has stuck me from taking the final decision. Fuji lacks Manual Focusing System.

Should I reject the Fuji Camera ONLY because of that? I know what does manual focus means (theoretically), but does it really matter so much?

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Need camera experts?!

Enrolling in a photography class in the fall. I currently have a Nikon p510, but since it's a point and shoot, In can't use it for class. (So I am somewhat familiar with Nikon's camera layout.) I have my eye on a Canon EOS Rebel 450d Xsi and everything about it looks awesome. The only problem is, it is discontinued and it was created in 2008. I have access to it's purchase, but because the hardware is so old, I don't know if i should invest $320 into it. I am also looking at a Canon Rebel t3i. I know that it is newer, 2011 I believe? Anyway, please give me your expertise. I am on a $350 and under budget, I am looking mainly at gently used cameras! Thanks so much!

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