Which is the better camera?

Never mind the small price difference, which is the most lasting camera with the best image quality the Nikon d3200 or canon t2i? I would love either camera, but the canon t2i maybe soon discontinued because of the new canon t4i announcement. I want the latest technology not something discontinued. I would also love the 24MP Nikon, but a lot of people claim the images aren't truly better and that the low light performance is bad. I just want a good entry dslr with good video and great image performance. Which one is overall the better lasting camera?

The T2i has already been discontinued - the T3i replaced it. The D3200 outperforms the 2i and 3i. If you'll mainly be recording video, you should buy an actual camcorder. Any entry-level DSLR will last you at least 5 years if you take care of it.

Okay

Here is how the sensors of the Nikon D3200, Canon T2i and T3i compare

http://www.dxomark.com/...nd3)/Canon

As you can see, there's not basis to these "peoples" claims.

You may want to re-think your idea of using a dSLR as a video camera

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

I'd go with the Nikon D3200. And it should last you far more than five years if you take care of it.

I recommend the t3i, you can see this site, http://t3ivst4i.com it don't have too much difference with t4i, but it has become more cheaper due to the new released t4i.