I'd love to say that the Nikon is better (as I am just selling my slightly used one, and it was also my first DSLR;)), but the previous answer pretty much gave you the right feedback - both are good.
Take a look at the comparison (which puts them head to head).
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No question - if you have only one hand, then Canon is the way to go...
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1100D-vs-Nikon_D3100
Canon is better
If you want to use the camera in M mode you can change ISO, aperture, shutter speed with one hand ( Nikon you need 2 hands)
Some important functions like mirror lock up are not available with Nikon
Read here for more:
http://www.stefan-photography.com/tips.html
I'd love to say that the Nikon is better (as I am just selling my slightly used one, and it was also my first DSLR;)), but the previous answer pretty much gave you the right feedback - both are good.
Take a look at the comparison (which puts them head to head).
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=nikon_d3100&products=canon_eos1100d
both is good for beginer as long as you'll read the manual, better to start with new features than nothing.