Both are popular and both are very good choices.
Which is best?
Both!
I suggest you go to a camera store and get your hands on both.
Buy the one that feels best in your hands.
The thing that produces a GREAT SHOT is the person holding the camera.
The more you learn about photography, the better your pictures will be.
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I want to get into nature photography during my hikes. I wanted a dslr camera under 1000$ that could capture great shots of the landscape from flowers to lakes and mountains.
I need help decideing which one would be better for me.

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