Which is a better camera to buy?

Depend on your budget.. if the choice only both of these cameras ( canon rebel and nikon d40)... Nikon doesnot look like a TOY. each of them has good features,. one camera good in here and there and soon... it likes comparing MAC and WINdows... since you had used canon before,. may be it is better for you to use CANON, you have been familiar with the MENU,... but,. DARE to try something new,.. I think, REBEL XT can NOT Beat NIKON D40!