i agree with the last two posts, but im an ameture compared to the two guys who have advised you before me, especialy the quote "Canon 400D or Nikon D80, will both produce stunning shots in the hands of the right photographer. Go down to Jessops & play with both of them & decide which you like best"
i chose the 400d because it fitted my small hands better than the nikon...cus im a tall midget
like its been stated images are great on both cameras and its gonna be how it feels in your hands thats gonna be the final answer to your question!.