Honestly it comes down to personal choice, both of these cameras are good, and both take great photos. The D5100 is a bit cheaper so I would go with that and invest in a good lens.
Which camera do you recommend for Faisal-Babu?
Nikon D5100 - $497
16.1 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Canon T4i - $650
17.9 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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| 1 |  | Recommendation for Nikon D5100 |
| 0 |  | Recommendations for Canon 650D / T4i |
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