[QUOTE=1slowa$$G35;2010405]Yeah don't go with the t3i, you can view the specs here
Canon T3i vs Nikon D5100 - Our Analysis
The d5100 has better picture quality, a little bit larger sensor (1.5x instead of 1.6x), lower noise at higher iso, built in HDR and so on.
But its your choice not ours[/QUOTE]
you really should hold it before you buy it....the Nikon was small when i got my canon...the canon grip 'fit' my hand better.