I would. No other brands can really compete for low light/high ISO photography which can be essential without lighting equipment.
I don't think anyone can really make this choice for you. As others have said, pick the one that feels best in your hand and has the most comfortable interface/ergonomics for you.
As a Canon 5D owner, and having never owned a Nikon, my opinion is immediately biased so I won't try and influence your decision but I can guarantee you will be happy whichever camera you chose.
Enjoy!
The two camera's being discussed here are prosumer camera's. Neither of which will handle low light situations well at all.
If the OP seriously want's to get into photography as a hobby then he/she needs to just pick whatever body is going to feel good in their hands. See what menu system and button layout they like the best.
My only input on this situation would be this. If you (the OP) do not plan on actually learning the basics of photography and are only going to be using the camera on it's auto mode I would not even waste the money on either of these camera's. You can get the same quality from any of the main camera manufactures in their consumer line's of camera's.
But if you plan on learning about photography and the photographic triangle of Apeture, shutter speed, and ISO and how to effectively and creatively use them then yes a prosumer camera like these two are a must. And to further this statement, if you really get into the hobby do not waste your time or money buying lens' for the camera you purchase. I say this because if the bug bites you chances are you will be upgrading to a better body and possibly even a full frame body in the future. And the lens' designed for crop body camera's are not very useful on a full frame body. While yes they can be used it isn't really worth it IMO.
Just some things to think about....