Which better suits my needs: Nikon vs Canon?

I really want an SLR and have decided that I will either get a Nikon or a Canon. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? I'm interested in going into nature and landscape photography but will branch out and do all sorts of things. I will try to get the most out of my camera and use almost all of the settings. Which brand generally has better clarity and less noise? Does one have a better shutter speed priority setting? Which is better for macro photography? Which is more durable? Lastly, what is your opinion?

Realistically speaking, both brands are almost exactly the same when it comes to photography on All levels of DSLRs cameras. Either choice would be a wise one.

I will say, however, that the lower-end Canon DSLRs have better video capabilities if compared to the lower-end Nikon DSLRs. Honestly, if you are going into photography, that should not be a deal breaker for you.

I have a Canon T3i and I chose it because of manual audio controls, external audio input, and good video capabilities. If I had chosen something like a Nikon D5100, I would have been more than happy. In fact, it might have been better for me if I was more into photography.

If you are willing to spend a lot of money at this point, I suggest you consider the Nikon D800 or the Canon 5D Mark 3.

Also, right after the camera, your highest priority should be buying good lenses. I would even go ahead and buy a cheaper full frame camera and get a lot of different types of lenses.

Both are so similar in quality and mechanics that a similarly priced camera from either manufacturer is going to offer results indistinguishable from the other. Unless there's a specific lens that you plan on using, either manufacturer will suit you just fine.

I shoot Canon because I like to use older manual focus M42, Nikon, and other lenses for no other reason than I collect manual focus lenses. Canon's mount allows for adapting more lenses than Nikon, but this is not what these cameras are designed to do. Otherwise, Canon has the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 Macro, which I use for photographing mosses. Similar results can be achieved with a Nikon camera and a macro lens on a bellows. Had I started with Nikon when I got my first SLR, I would likely be listing one or two marginal, obscure benefits of Nikon and telling you that, again, both manufacturers make good cameras and you won't go wrong with either.

No one is superior to the other. If you want better, go medium format to brands like Hasselblad and Mamiya. Picture quality mostly depends on the photographer's ability. The camera is only a tool.

You know what, they're the same thing. Same prices. Same cameras. Same lenses. Same release dates. Different logo. Just use the brand your favorite photographer uses.