I'm a Canon girl - I started out with the Rebel and loved it.
I don't think you could go wrong either way, but I'd be sure to look at and hold both at the store. If the salespeople there are helpful, they may be able to talk you through the pros/cons of each one.
When I talked to the sales staff about my needs, they recommended the Rebel and it was the right choice for me. Since the 50mm lens is my favorite, that would have been a deal breaker for me.
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