I really like both visions for Batman. Burton's films are much more into the German Expressionism while Nolan's are Realism. I know people like to debate about how "real" Nolan's movies are, but for a movie where a guy dresses like a bat and fights crime, it is Realism.
I just watched Batman Returns as well and I really like the way they made Bruce Wayne quirky and somewhat off-kilter with his awkwardness around Selina. I also think Burton's movies are actually beautiful in a way, especially the scene at the party when Bruce and Selina are dancing. They are the only two without masks and they reverse the lines they said before as Batman and Catwoman about the mistletoe. Burton also has a lot more comedy IMO like when Max Schreck says "Bruce Wayne? Why're you dressed up like Batman?"
As for Nolan's movies, they are much grittier and on a bigger scale. His movies are more thought provoking IMO. His take on the Joker is much deeper and psychological.
The plot to Batman Begins and especially The Dark Knight are very intricately woven and are complex whereas Burton has more complexity and layers to the characters rather than the plot.
I like both takes on the character but I think I can watch Nolan's movie more often.
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