DSLR Dilemma!

I am currently trying to research as much as possible about DSLR cameras. 

Why? 

- Because i've been wanting a DSLR camera since I left Photography Club when I left Secondary School - :'(

For 3 years and I'm still no where near on getting it because of financial reasons and also because I'm busy doing other things. But ever since I became the photographer for some events in school and used the school's DSLR camera, my photography interest (which was already there) just got 'maxified'.

*I've created a new word: MAXIFIED* HAHA

Now that I am an active blogger, I seriously want a DSLR camera.

Because I've been to events like EOY Cosplay Festival where I can find so many willing subjects to take great shots but I became depressed when I couldn't capture their awesome poses and costumes finely. Not only that, even during my long holiday trip in Indonesia, it was just so disappointing when I couldn't get awesome pictures for those memorable experiences.

SO! I have made myself serious on getting a DSLR this year.

"When there's a will, there's a way!"

… Find part-time job…

Here's the two DSLR that I am currently considering. 

*I might consider other models after doing more research though*

Nikon D5200

Canon EOS 650D

I'm totally having a headache on figuring out which brand would be better.

NIKON or CANON.

I've been using Canon camera in photography club and I'm very fond of it.

But I understand that NIKON would be recommended for beginners because it has a much more friendlier and easy to understand user interface hence it would make any novice photographer like me to understand the camera functions better.

However, I wonder how much of the explanation from the small screen of the DSLR camera would really make any difference because I would also be taking my time to understand the camera functions and their basics by googling or watching tutorials in Youtube.

Like this YouTube video that I've just watched. It's very helpful.

Hmmmm…. Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions. 

Thank you! (^_^)