The Canon is a newer release and so a little more technologically advanced for shooting video and and has a more adaptable live view. The Nikon gives your the greater potential for high quality images in difficult light. So each is better in it's own way.
What is the Canon and Nikon service like in your country? Do you know people with either of these models? - Ask what they like about them.
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