Originally Posted by
siggi
I am biased towards Nikon,my wife and I have 6 Nikon DSLR's including a D7000 each,6 years trouble free shooting between them.In SA Nikon offers life long free sensor cleaning and the after sales service and free training course with each camera purchased is an added plus.(this in South Africa).
I respect the Canon brand and in your position I would merely compare the two cameras side by side with an 18-200mm lens fitted and the one that feels 'right' would be my choice. In this forum it is often stated 'the person behind the camera not just the camera produce good images'.
We have a highly experienced photographer in our club who wins prizes with a point and shoot!